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Welsh golf legend and Ryder Cup ex-captain Brian Huggett has passed away. On September 22nd, the legendary golfer's daughter uploaded an image of herself and her dad on the social media platform X, informing the golf community of his death.
In her post, Sandra Huggett revealed what time her dad passed away, stating that a piece of her heart went with him. She wrote:
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Sandra's post was met with golf fans offering condolences and remembering the legendary golfer. A user who sent condolences also remembered the pleasure of watching and playing with Brian Huggett. The user wrote:
"Please accept my condolences Sandra and remember him playing in Pontardawe Golf Club in the sixties and had the pleasure of playing with him at Royal St Davids Harlech in the nineties and what a gentleman RIP Brian"
Let us take a look at more reactions to Sandra Huggett's post:
"SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS SANDRA 😢," a user wrote.
"Absolutely love this photo. ❤️ What an incredible life he had, and what a legacy he leaves behind. Love you lots. xxx," wrote a user.
"Sending our best thoughts. Had the pleasure of meeting your Dad at Neath GC a couple of times when growing up and watching him play close up. A Welsh sporting hero and legend - tenacious, humorous and humble 🙏 😢 #RyderCup #NeathGolfClub," another user wrote.
"Sorry to hear this Sandra. My grandfather, John Price, caddied for your father for a while. He always had fond memories and great stories to tell of them working together. Thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time." one user wrote.
"So sad to hear this Sandra .. you look so cute in the photo .. awesome picture of you both .. just as I remember him …. Never forget watching him play golf with Ronnie Corbet and helping with finding his golf balls .. loved his accent and his laugh .., sending my condolences X," a user wrote.
Sandra Huggett's post about her dad Brian Huggett received many such comments in which users remembered their memories watching or playing with the legendary golfer. In his professional career, Huggett registered 34 wins accross various tours.
A look at some of Brian Huggett's wins on the professional golf circuit
Here is a look at some of Welsh golf royalty Brian Huggett's wins on the professional golf circuit:
European Tour Wins:
- Portuguese Open (1974)
- B.A./Avis Open (1978)
Great Britian and Ireland Wins:
- Cox Moore Tournament (1963)
- PGA Close Championship (1967)
- Martini International (1967)
- Sumrie Tournament (1968)
- Martini International (1968)
- News of the World Match Play (1968)
- Daks Tournament (1969)
- Bowmaker Tournament (1969)
- Carroll's International (1970)
- Dunlop Masters (1970)
- Daks Tournament (1971)
Continental Europe Wins:
- Dutch Open (1962)
- German Open (1963)
- Algarve Open (1970)
Other wins:
- Sunningdale Foursomes 1957
- Gleneagles Hotel Foursomes Tournament (1961)
- Smart Weston Tournament (1965)
- Gleneagles Hotel Foursomes Tournament (1965)
- Shell Winter Tournament (1968)
- Turnberry-B.O.A.C. Foursomes Tournament (1969)
- Sumrie Better-Ball (1972)
- Rank-Xerox Welsh Professional Championship (1978)
Brian Huggett also registered 11 wins combined on the Senior PGA Tour (1) and European Seniors Tour (10). His most memorable victory in the Senior category came when he won the 1998 Senior British Open on the Senior PGA Tour.
