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Sam Torrance

A Scottish professional golfer known for his 21 European Tour titles and his successful 2002 Ryder Cup captaincy.
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Sam Torrance is a Scottish professional golfer born August 24, 1953 in Largs, Scotland. Torrance is known for his European Tour career and Ryder Cup captaincy. Torrance has won 21 European Tour titles. Torrance famously holed the winning putt at the 1985 Ryder Cup at The Belfry, ending a long European drought. Torrance captained the European Ryder Cup team to victory at The Belfry in 2002. Torrance was awarded the MBE for services to golf.

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"Torrance holed the winning putt in '85."
"Captain in '02."
"Scottish veteran."

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Origin

Samuel Robert Torrance was born August 24, 1953 in Largs, Scotland. Torrance turned professional in 1970 at age 17.

Rules & Context

Sam Torrance has won 21 European Tour titles. Torrance represented Europe in eight Ryder Cups. Torrance captained the European Ryder Cup team to victory at The Belfry in 2002. Torrance was awarded the MBE for services to golf.

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Neil's Take

"Sam Torrance famously holed the winning putt at the 1985 Ryder Cup at The Belfry, ending a long European drought. Torrance captained the European Ryder Cup team to victory at The Belfry in 2002. Torrance has won 21 European Tour titles."

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 1985 Ryder Cup story?

Holed winning putt. Sam Torrance famously holed the winning putt at the 1985 Ryder Cup at The Belfry, ending a 28-year European drought. The 1985 Ryder Cup victory was Europe's first since 1957.

Was Torrance a Ryder Cup captain?

Yes, 2002 winning captain. Sam Torrance captained the European Ryder Cup team to victory at The Belfry in 2002 by a 15.5-12.5 margin.

How many European Tour wins for Torrance?

Twenty-one. Sam Torrance has won 21 European Tour titles throughout his career.

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