Stephen Bennett (born 23 April 1959) is an English professional golfer.
Early life and career Bennett was born in Cleethorpes. He turned professional in 1979 and earned a European Tour card on his first visit to qualifying school. He played on the tour through much of the 1980s and 1990s, but didn't always manage to retain his tour card. His best season was 1985, when he finished 33rd on the Order of Merit and picked up his only European Tour win at the Tunisian Open. He also won the 1986 Zimbabwe Open.
After leaving the tour, he ran a golf academy and driving range called Swingtime in Grimsby. Bennett was coached by Eric Sharp, father in law to fellow professional Gordon J. Brand.
He is the professional at the golf club in Waltham, Lincolnshire.Pro Shop. Waltham Windmill Golf Club. Retrieved 17 April 2026
Professional wins (2) European Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up121 Apr 1985Tunisian Open−3 (72-70-68-75=285)Playoff Paul Way
European Tour playoff record (1–0) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult11985Tunisian Open Paul WayWon with par on first extra hole
Safari Circuit wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up123 Mar 1986Zimbabwe Open−11 (68-69-71-69=277)2 strokes Stuart Reese
Results in major championships Tournament19851986198719881989199019911992The Open ChampionshipCUTCUTT26CUTCUT Note: Bennett only played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied
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Team appearances PGA Cup (representing Great Britain and Ireland): 1998
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