Allan Henning (born 1 June 1944) is a South African former

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Early life

Henning was born into a golfing family. His brothers Harold, Brian, and

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all became professional golfers.

Professional career

Henning turned professional in 1962. He won a number of tournaments on the South African Tour during the 1960s and 1970s. His biggest win was the South African Open when it was played twice in 1963. Henning also had four playoff losses and three runner up positions in the South African Open. In 1966, Henning secured playing privileges to play on the

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. Henning won the Sunshine Tour Order of Merit in two consecutive seasons, in 1974/75 and 1975/76. He represented

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and World Series of Golf. Henning was also the first to score a record 61 at the Toro Classic played at Glendower GC in 1976. As a senior, Henning won the South African Senior Championships three times and the Senior Order of Merit three times. He recorded a further nine victories on the now defunct Paradym Tour.

Professional wins (20)

Southern African Tour wins (7)

''*Note: The 1974 Rhodesian Dunlop Masters was shortened to 54 holes due to weather.'' Southern Africa Tour playoff record (2–3)

Other wins (13)

*1963 South African Open *1965

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*1966 Rhodesian Dunlop Masters *1967 Transvaal Open, Kalahari Classic *1968

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*1970

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, Bata Bush Babes Tournament, Flame Lily Tournament *1994 South African Seniors *1998 John Bland Invitational, Vodacom Senior Series: Welkom *2000

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(with

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)

Team appearances

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(representing South Africa):

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*Datsun International (representing South Africa): 1976 (winners)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Henning, Allan South African male golfers Sunshine Tour golfers Golfers from Johannesburg 1944 births Living people 20th-century South African sportsmen