Arnold Stickley
Arnold Frank Stickley (18 February 1926 – 31 December 1998[1])[2] was an English professional golfer. He finished tied for 11th place in the 1959 Open Championship, having been joint leader with Fred Bullock after a first round 68.[3]
| Arnold Stickley | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Arnold Frank Stickley |
| Born | 18 February 1926 |
| Died | 31 December 1998 (aged 72) |
| Nationality |  |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Professional wins | 1 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | T11: 1959 |
Stickley won the PGA Close Championship in 1960.[4] Mist on the opening morning meant that, with 162 competitors, the opening round could not be completed. The second round was reduced to nine holes to allow it to be completed on the second day.[5] Stickley won a first prize of £275, the Slazenger Trophy, and a special award of £100.[6]
Tournament wins
- 1960 PGA Close Championship
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1955 | 1956 | 1957 | 1958 | 1959 | 1960 | 1961 | 1962 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | CUT | T11 | CUT | CUT |
Note: Stickley only played in The Open Championship.
Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
References
- https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/Wills?Surname=stickley&SurnameGrants=stickley&FirstName=arnold&FirstNameGrants=arnold&YearOfDeath=1998&YearOfDeathGrants=1998&AdvancedSearch=True&IsGrantSearch=True&IsCalendarSearch=False#wills
- http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Official+meeting.-a060203120
- "Bullock and Stickley lead after one round". The Glasgow Herald. 2 July 1959. p. 9.
- "Close title for A F Stickley". The Glasgow Herald. 11 April 1960. p. 4.
- "Professionals' event cut by nine holes". The Glasgow Herald. 8 April 1960. p. 15.
- "Thomas draws level with Stickley". The Glasgow Herald. 9 April 1960. p. 4.
External links
- Arnold Stickley at the European Tour official site
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