Frank Robert Verwey (born 21 January 1941) is a South African professional golfer.
Early life Verwey was born in Johannesburg. He is the son of former South African PGA champion Jock Verwey.
Professional career Verwey won the 1962 German Open and the 1965 Almaden Open Invitational on the PGA Tour. He was a member of the European Tour from 1978 to 1980. He won several professional tournaments in his home country and represented South Africa in the World Cup in 1978 and 1980.
Verwey was 50 years, 5 months and 23 days old when he won the Senior British Open Championship becoming the youngest player to ever win that event. He was a regular on the European Seniors Tour for the first few years after its establishment in 1992, and finished in the top ten on the Order of Merit four times.
Personal life Verwey is the brother-in-law of South African golf legend Gary Player, who was married to his sister, Vivienne (1937–2021).
Professional wins PGA Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1 31 Oct 1965 Almaden Open Invitational −15 (69-66-67-71=273) 2 strokes Billy Martindale
South African circuit wins (5)
1963 Western Province Open 1965 Transvaal Open 1968 Pepsi Open (South Africa) 1969 Transvaal Open 1975 Transkei Open (South Africa)
Other regular career wins (1) 1962 German Open
Senior PGA Tour wins (1) LegendSenior major championships (1)Other Senior PGA Tour (0) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunners-up114 Jul 1991Seniors' British Open +1 (70-74-71-70=285)1 stroke Bob Charles, Tommy Horton
European Seniors Tour wins (4) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up131 Jul 1992Lawrence Batley Seniors−8 (65-68-71=204)6 strokes David Butler, Peter Butler, Tommy Horton212 May 1996Beko/Oger Tours Turkish Open +2 (74-74-70=218)3 strokes Tommy Horton34 Jul 1998Lawrence Batley Seniors (2)−3 (66-75-69=210)Playoff Antonio Garrido426 Jul 1998Credit Suisse Private Banking Seniors Open−10 (66-66-68=200)2 strokes Maurice Bembridge, Tommy Horton
European Seniors Tour playoff record (1–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult11998Beko Classic Bob Lendzion, Antonio GarridoLendzion won with birdie on first extra hole21998Lawrence Batley Seniors Antonio GarridoWon with par on first extra hole
Other senior wins (1) 2000 Nippon Jurin Senior Open (Japan)
Results in major championships Tournament1960196119621963196419651966196719681969Masters TournamentCUTU.S. Open53T17T22T18CUTCUTThe Open ChampionshipT43CUTCUTWDCUTPGA ChampionshipT70 Tournament19701971197219731974197519761977197819791980Masters TournamentU.S. OpenThe Open ChampionshipT30CUTPGA Championship
CUT = missed the half-way cut WD = withdrew "T" indicates a tie for a place
Senior major championships Wins (1) YearChampionshipWinning scoreMarginRunners-up 1991 Seniors' British Open +1 (70-74-71-70=285)1 stroke Bob Charles, Tommy Horton
Team appearances World Cup (representing South Africa): 1978, 1980 Praia d'El Rey European Cup: 1998 (tie)
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