Eric Lester
Eric George Lester (14 September 1917 – 18 May 1996) was an English professional golfer. He won some important tournaments in Britain, including the 1956 Swallow-Penfold Tournament, and had a number of good finishes in the Open Championship, finishing tied for 8th place in 1958. He also had a successful seniors career winning the 1974 PGA Seniors Championship. He played for the British Isles in the 1956 Joy Cup but never made the Ryder Cup team. At 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m), he was noted as being one of the taller golfers of his generation.
| Eric Lester | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Eric George Lester |
| Born | 14 September 1917 West Bromwich, England |
| Died | 18 May 1996 (aged 78) Bristol, England |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Sporting nationality | England |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1950 |
| Professional wins | 7 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | T8: 1958 |
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