Profession: Golfer
Biography: Peter Thomson was an Australian professional golfer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers to emerge from his country. He is remembered not only for his remarkable playing career but also for his contributions to the sport as a course designer, administrator, and writer.
Thomson's career took off in the early 1950s, and he quickly established himself as a formidable competitor on the international golf scene. His most significant accomplishments came in the British Open, where he won the championship five times between 1954 and 1965, a record that stands among the best in the tournament's history.
After retiring from competitive golf, Thomson remained active in the world of golf as a course designer, working on more than 100 courses across the globe. He also served in various administrative roles, including as president of the Australian PGA and as a member of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews.
Thomson was also a respected golf writer, contributing articles and columns to various publications throughout his life. His contributions to the sport, both on and off the course, earned him numerous accolades, including induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1988.
Born: August 23, 1929
Birthplace: Brunswick, Victoria, Australia
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
Died: June 20, 2018 (aged 88)
Cause of Death: Parkinson's disease
Playing Career
- 1952-07-11 British Open Men's Golf, Royal Lytham & St Annes GC: 3 titles in 4 years for Bobby Locke of South Africa beating Australian Peter Thomson by a stroke
- 1953-07-10 British Open Men's Golf, Carnoustie: In his only Open Championship appearance, Ben Hogan prevails by 4 strokes over Dai Rees, Antonio Cerdá, Peter Thomson, Frank Stranahan
- 1954-07-09 British Open Men's Golf, Royal Birkdale GC: 23-year-old Australian Peter Thomson wins first of his 5 Open titles by a stroke from Bobby Locke, Dai Rees, and Syd Scott
- 1955-07-08 British Open Men's Golf, St Andrews: Peter Thomson of Australia wins the 2nd of 3 consecutive Open titles, 2 strokes clear of runner-up John Fallon
- 1956-07-06 British Open Men's Golf, Royal Liverpool: Australian Peter Thomson wins by 3 shots from Flory Van Donck of Belgium for his 3rd consecutive Open victory
- 1957-07-05 British Open Men's Golf, St Andrews: South African Bobby Locke wins his 4th Open by 3 strokes from defending champion Peter Thomson of Australia
- 1958-07-05 British Open Men's Golf, Royal Lytham & St Annes GC: Australian Peter Thomson wins by 4 strokes in a 36-hole playoff with Welshman Dave Thomas, for his 4th Open title
- 1965-07-09 British Open Men's Golf, Royal Birkdale GC: Australian Peter Thomson Peter Thomson wins his 5th Claret Jug, 2 strokes clear of runners-up Brian Huggett and Christy O'Connor Snr
- 1984-06-24 Senior Tournament Players Championship Men's Golf, Canterbury GC: Arnold Palmer wins 2nd straight Champions Tour major by 3 strokes ahead of Peter Thomson of Australia
- 1984-12-09 Senior PGA Championship, PGA National GC: Australian Peter Thomson wins his lone Champions Tour major title by 3 strokes from Don January
Famous Golfers
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