Bob Betley
| Bob Betley | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Robert Hansen Betley |
| Born | February 1, 1940 Butte, Montana |
| Died | April 28, 2020 (aged 80) |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Spouse | Jane Betley |
| Career | |
| College | Weber State University |
| Status | Professional |
| Former tour(s) | Senior PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 6 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour Champions | 1 |
| Other | 5 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | T47: 1987 |
| U.S. Open | CUT: 1983, 1985 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Robert Hansen Betley (February 1, 1940 – April 28, 2020) was an American professional golfer who is best known for having played on the Senior PGA Tour.
Betley was born in Butte, Montana. He attended Weber State University, where he majored in police science and administration. He started playing golf at age 28.[1]
Betley spent most of his regular career years as a club pro. He was known for driving the ball long distances.[1] He was runner-up at the 1986 PGA Club Professional Championship. Through Monday qualifying and sponsor exemptions, he played in a few PGA Tour events during his regular career years. His best showing in a major was a T-47 at the 1987 PGA Championship.
Upon reaching the age of 50 in February 1990, Betley joined the Senior PGA Tour (now known as the PGA Tour Champions). He has more than a dozen top-10 finishes in this venue including a win at the 1993 Bank of Boston Senior Classic.
Betley died at the age of 80 on April 28, 2020.[2]
Professional wins (6)[]
Other wins (5)[]
- 1976 Arizona Open
- 1978 Arizona Open
- 1979 Utah Open
- 1986 Utah PGA Championship
- 1990 Colorado Open
Senior PGA Tour wins (1)[]
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 8, 1993 | Bank of Boston Senior Golf Classic | −12 (66-69-69=204) | 1 stroke | Bob Murphy
|
Senior PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1992 | Franklin Showdown Classic | Orville Moody
|
Lost to birdie on eighth extra hole |
References[]
- ^ a b "Bob Betley biography". Utah Golf Association. Archived from the original on July 25, 2011. Retrieved February 19, 2011.
- ^ Livsey, Laury (April 29, 2020). "Bob Betley passes away at age 80". PGA Tour.
External links[]
- Bob Betley at the PGA Tour official site
- American male golfers
- PGA Tour Champions golfers
- Golfers from Montana
- Weber State University alumni
- Sportspeople from Butte, Montana
- 1940 births
- 2020 deaths