Paul Graham Albert Way (born 12 March 1963) is an English professional golfer.
Early life and amateur career Way was born in Kingsbury, Middlesex. He went to the Hugh Christie School in Tonbridge, Kent. He won the Brabazon Trophy in 1981.
He was presented the Captains Day Prize at age 12, by Sydney Simmons, the former Chief Surveyor of Kent, and the founder, President, Chairman and first Captain of Poult Wood Golf Club in Tonbridge, Kent.
Professional career In 1982, Way turned professional and quickly found success on the European Tour, winning that year's KLM Dutch Open.
For a few years, Way was one of Europe's most promising young golfers, and he represented Europe in the Ryder Cup in 1983, when he became the second youngest Ryder Cup player up to that time after Nick Faldo, and again in 1985, when Europe captured the trophy which had been in American hands for twenty-eight years. He had an outstanding Ryder Cup record of six wins, two losses and one halved match.
Way did not sustain his early success. His last top 100 finish on the Order of Merit was in 1993 and after 1997 he played little tournament golf. He began playing on the European Senior Tour after turning 50 in March 2013.
Amateur wins 1981 Brabazon Trophy
Professional wins (4) European Tour wins (3) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up18 Aug 1982KLM Dutch Open−12 (71-73-67-65=276)2 strokes David Feherty, Vicente Fernández227 May 1985Whyte & Mackay PGA Championship−6 (75-72-69-66=282)Playoff Sandy Lyle313 Sep 1987Panasonic European Open−9 (70-71-71-67=279)2 strokes John Bland, Gordon Brand Jnr
European Tour playoff record (1–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult11985Tunisian Open Stephen BennettLost to par on first extra hole21985Whyte & Mackay PGA Championship Sandy LyleWon with birdie on third extra hole
Southern Africa Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up19 Feb 1985AECI Charity Classic−20 (68-70-67-67=272)5 strokes Mark McNulty
Results in major championships Tournament 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989The Open ChampionshipCUTT35CUTT22CUTCUTCUTPGA ChampionshipCUT Tournament19901991199219931994The Open ChampionshipCUTCUTCUTCUTPGA Championship Note: Way never played in the Masters Tournament nor the U.S. Open.
CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1983 and 1985 Open Championships) "T" = tied
Team appearances Amateur Jacques Léglise Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1980 (winners) European Amateur Team Championship (representing England): 1981 (winners) Walker Cup (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1981
Professional Ryder Cup (representing Europe): 1983, 1985 Dunhill Cup (representing England): 1985 World Cup (representing England): 1985
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