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BERNARD GALLACHER |
| Bernard Gallacher was born in Bathgate, Scotland & took up golf at the age of 11. He won the 1967 Scottish Amateur Open Stroke Play Championship & turned professional the same year, going on to win the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year Award in 1968. |
| In 1969, at the age of 20, Bernard became the youngest man to represent Great Britain & Ireland in the Ryder Cup up to that time. His first professional win also came this year, winning the PGA Championship just 2 years after turning professional. |
| Between 1974 & 1984 he accumulated an impressive 10 wins on the European Tour. He also finished in the Top 10 on the European Tour Order of Merit 5 times between 1972 & 1982, with a best placing of 3rd in 1974. |
| Bernard played in the Ryder Cup 8 times & was non-laying captain of the European Team in 1991, 1993 & 1995. All 3 of those matches were very close; Europe lost the first 2 but had a stunning victory in the 3rd match under his captaincy. |
| Bernard went on to play the European Seniors Tour & won in 2002 at The Mobile Cup. He was also the professional at the prestigious Wentworth Club for 25 years until the end of 1996. |
| Following his time at Wentworth, Bernard has worked with various blue chip companies, particularly on their corporate entertainment. He is regarded as a 'golf day specialist', is an accomplished speaker & is also now a leading media commentator for BBC Radio 5 Live. |
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