Bob Kenyon

Background

Kenyon, who was born in Exmouth, Devon, England on 16 March 1905, was the son of Ernest Kenyon (1879–1958), the professional at Exmouth Golf Club from 1903 to 1938.

Career

Kenyon was at Whitchurch Golf Club and Creigiau Golf Club in Wales and was then professional at West Lancashire Golf Club from late 1929 to 1935 where he was replaced by Ted Jarman. In 1936 Kenyon moved to Beaconsfield Golf Club, replacing Percy Alliss. After World World War II, he joined Worsley Golf Club and, from 1956, Letchworth Golf Club.

1939 Open Championship The 1939 Open Championship was held 5–7 July at the Old Course at Street Andrews in Street Andrews, Scotland.

Kenyon played solid, consistent golf and carded rounds of 73-75-74-74=296 finishing +4 for the tournament. Irish Open Kenyon died on 15 March 1988 in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, England.

He is remembered for being a frequent competitor in the Open Championship and for winning the Irish Open on two occasions. 1931 Irish Open.

Achievements

• 1931 Irish Open 1932 Leeds Cup 1933 Irish Open.