Ralph Lawson Moffitt (18 September 1932 – 18 October 2003) was an

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. He played in the

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. Moffitt was born in

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in 1932.

Career

Moffitt tied for first place in the 1960 Dunlop Tournament and was runner-up to Peter Thomson in the 1961

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. Moffitt finished 8th in the Ryder Cup points list to gain a place in the

team. He was only selected for one match, a singles against

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which he lost 5&4. Moffitt won the 1962

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and was runner-up three straight years at the

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from 1962 to 1964. Moffitt was an assistant professional at Coventry Golf Club before spending 24 years as the club professional at Hearsall Golf Club. In 1979 he moved to Gorleston Golf Club at Gorleston,

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and retired there in 1992. He died at his home in Great Yarmouth aged 71.

Professional wins

:''This list may be incomplete.'' *1960 Dunlop Tournament (tie with Eric Brown) *1962

Results in major championships

''Note: Moffitt only played in The Open Championship.''
CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1971 Open Championship)
"T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances

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(representing Great Britain):

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Moffitt, Ralph English male golfers Ryder Cup competitors for Europe Sportspeople from Ryton, Tyne and Wear Sportspeople from Great Yarmouth 1932 births 2003 deaths 20th-century English sportsmen