Vaughan Somers (born 27 May 1951) is an Australian professional golfer.
Early life Somers was born in Queensland, Australia.
Professional career Somers had modest success as a professional golfer, winning the 1975 North Coast Open and the 1985 Ford Dealers South Australian Open. He also had some other top three finishes including runner-up in both the 1983 KLM Dutch Open and the 1986 Victorian Open, and third place in the 1987 Australian Masters.Official website of Greg Norman. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
Somers played in multiple Open Championships, making the cut four times with his best finish a tie for 21st place in the 1986 Open Championship.
Personal life Somers is now a father to two sons and has worked as the General Manager of the Melbourne Golf Academy (MGA), located on the Melbourne Sandbelt.
Professional wins (5) PGA Tour of Australia wins (4) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up112 Oct 1975North Coast Open−9 (70-69-71-69=279)2 strokes Noel Ratcliffe216 Oct 1977Albury-Wodonga Classic−11 (70-67-66-70=273)1 stroke Chris Witcher313 Nov 1983Victorian PGA Championship (2)−8 (71-67-71-71=280)1 stroke John Lister427 Oct 1985Ford Dealers South Australian Open−4 (76-69-69-70=284)2 strokes Gerry Taylor
PGA Tour of Australasia playoff record (0–2) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult11978Golden Gate Classic Mike CahillLost to birdie on seventh extra hole21982Town and Country Western Australian Open Terry GaleLost to par on first extra hole
Other wins (1) 1975 South Australian PGA Championship
Results in major championships Tournament1978197919801981198219831984198519861987The Open ChampionshipT52CUTT45CUT60T21CUT Note: Somers only played in The Open Championship.
CUT = Missed the cut (3rd round cut in 1982 Open Championship) "T" = Tied
Team appearances Hennessy Cognac Cup (representing the Rest of the World): 1982
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