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John W. Wilkshire (20 July 1931 – 2022) was an English professional golfer. He won the Northern Professional Championship in 1961 and 1965 and was runner-up in the 1969 Portuguese Open. He played in the Open Championship 11 times, making the cut four times.
Wilkshire played in the Open Championship 11 times between 1955 and 1971, making the cut four times, with a best finish of 33rd in 1958. He was tied for second place after an opening round of 69 in the 1967 Open Championship. However he had a second round of 78 and eventually finished in a tie for 47th place.
Wilkshire finished fifth in the inaugural PGA Professional Championship at Calcot Park in August 1973. This gave him a place in the British and Irish team for the Diamondhead Cup match at Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina, later in the year. The match was the forerunner of the PGA Cup.
Despite being over 60 when the tour started in 1992, Wilkshire played on the European Senior Tour from 1992 to 1996.
Wilkshire turned professional in 1949. He was an assistant at West Derby and Carlisle City and later was the professional at a number of clubs, including Crompton & Royton, St Anne’s Old Links, Sherwood Forest, Arrowe Park, Stone Golf Club, Warren Heath and Bicester Golf Club.
Jack Wilkshire was the oldest of five children. With 3 younger sisters and one younger brother.
CUT = missed the half-way cut
Personal life
Wilkshire died in late 2022 at the age of 91.
Results in major championships
Note: Wilkshire only played in The Open Championship.The Open Championship CUT 47 CUT 33 CUT CUT CUT CUT T47 CUT T49
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Team appearances
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