Craig Watson (golfer)
Craig Robert Watson (born 1966) is Scottish amateur golfer. He won the 1997 Amateur Championship and was in the British Walker Cup team that year. He was the original captain of the 2017 Walker Cup Great Britain and Ireland team but withdrew just before the event because of a family illness.[1] He is the captain of the 2019 Walker Cup team.
| Craig Watson | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Craig Robert Watson |
| Born | 1966 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Nationality |  |
| Career | |
| Status | Amateur |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | CUT: 1998 |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | CUT: 1997 |
| British Amateur | Won: 1997 |
Amateur wins
- 1992 St Andrews Links Trophy
- 1997 Amateur Championship
- 1998 St Andrews Links Trophy
Major championships
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Amateur Championship | 3 & 2 |  |
Team appearances
- Walker Cup (representing Great Britain and Ireland): 1997, 2017 (non-playing captain, withdrew), 2019 (non-playing captain)
- St Andrews Trophy (representing Great Britain and Ireland): 1998, 2016 (non-playing captain, tie), 2018 (non-playing captain)
References
- Romine, Brentley (August 30, 2017). "Craig Watson steps down as 2017 GB&I Walker Cup captain". Golfweek.
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