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Peter William Thomson AO, CBE (23 August 1929 – 20 June 2018) was an Australian professional golfer. He won the Open Championship five times between 1954 and 1965. [3] Early life. Thomson was born in Brunswick, a northern suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Professional career. Thomson's Open Championship wins came in 1954, 1955, 1956, 1958, and 1965.
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Apr 11, 2024 · Peter Thomson, Australian golfer who won the British Open five times (1954, 1955, 1956, 1958, and 1965) and who was the first Australian to win that tournament. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1988. Learn more about Thomson’s life and career, including his other titles.
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Jun 20, 2018 · Peter Thomson, who died in 2018, was a five-time British Open champion and a World Golf Hall of Fame member. He advocated a simple approach to playing golf, based on scoring and logic, and designed more than 100 courses around the world.
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Jun 20, 2018 · The Australian golf legend passed away after a battle with Parkinson's disease. Read his final interview with GOLF magazine, where he talked about his career, his rivals and his views on the game.
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Dec 31, 2018 · Peter Thompson, who scored 54 goals in 416 appearances for Liverpool and won two league titles under Bill Shankly, has passed away. He was also capped 16 times by England and played for Preston and Bolton.
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Dec 31, 2018 · Peter Thompson, who scored 54 goals in 416 appearances for Liverpool and won two league titles, has passed away at 76. He also played 16 times for England but missed the 1966 World Cup.
Jul 27, 2018 · Peter Thompson completed the 2,082-mile cycling route on foot in 68 days, raising money for mental health charities. Read his story of endurance, challenge and inspiration on Red Bull's Lad on Tour.
