Pat Fletcher
Patrick Oswald Fletcher was a Canadian professional golfer.
Career
In 1954, at the Point Grey Golf Club in Vancouver, he became the first Canadian since 1914 to win the Canadian Open. He was the last Canadian to win the tournament until Nick Taylor's victory in 2023.Fletcher moved to Montreal to become the head professional at the Royal Montreal Golf Club, and with his sons Ted and Allan, started the Fletcher sportswear and equipment company. He also won the 1952 Canadian PGA Championship.
Awards and honors
- In 1975, Fletcher was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.
- In 1976, Fletcher was inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame.
Professional wins
- 1947 Saskatchewan Open
- 1948 Saskatchewan Open
- 1951 Saskatchewan Open
- 1952 Canadian PGA Championship
- 1954 Canadian Open
- 1956 Quebec Spring Open
- 1957 Quebec Spring Open
- 1968 Canadian PGA Seniors
Team appearances
- Canada Cup : 1955
- Hopkins Trophy : 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955