Sam Torrance, 34th Ryder Cup 2002

Ryder Cup 2002

Sam Torrance

	Birthdate: August 24, 1953 Birthplace: Largs, Scotland Age: 48 Ht: 5'11" Wt: 190 Home: Wentworth, Surrey Scotland Turned Professional: 1970 Ryder Cup appearances: 8 (1981, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995) Ryder Cup record: 7-15-6 Majors: 0
Player Notes Torrance holed the putt at The Belfry 16 years ago that ended America's 18-year grip on the cup, and he has been a member of two more winning sides since then. Assistant to Mark James in 1999, Torrance is the longest active member of European Tour, having played over 650 events in a 30-year career. He has earned 22 victories around the world and was awarded the MBE in 1996. His wife Suzanne is a former television star whose credits included the Morecambe and Wise Show.
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