Bristol Evening World Tournament

Bristol Evening World Tournament
Tournament information
LocationLong Ashton, Bristol, England
Established1932
Course(s)Long Ashton Golf Club
Final year1932
Final champion
Abe Mitchell

The Bristol Evening World Tournament was a professional golf tournament played at Long Ashton Golf Club near Bristol, England, in May 1932 and sponsored by the Bristol Evening World newspaper. The event was held just once and was the first important professional tournament held in the West of England. Total prize money was £350.

The tournament was won by Abe Mitchell with a score of 271, a stroke ahead of Syd Easterbrook. An American, Walter Pursey was third, 12 stroke behind Mitchell. The event was noted for its exceptionally low scoring, the 271 total being a record low score for an important 72-hole tournament.[1] Mitchell had the lowest round with his third round of 65.[1]

Winners

Year Winners Country Venue Score Margin
of victory		 Runner-up Winner's
share (£)		 Ref
1932 Abe Mitchell  England Long Ashton Golf Club 271 1 stroke England Syd Easterbrook 100 [1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Professionals at Long Ashton". The Times. 30 May 1932. p. 6.