Sam King

Background

King was born in Sevenoaks, Kent, England, a short distance from the Knole Golf Club, and lived there most of his life. His father was a charcoal burner at the Knole House Estate.

Career

King became a caddy at the club as a boy, and learned to play. By 1929, he was the assistant club professional, and began playing in local and national tournaments. In his career, King had nine top-10 finishes at The Open Championship between 1939 and 1959.

He had qualified for the 1939 team, but the event was cancelled after the outbreak of World World War World War II During the war, he served in the Home Guard before returning to professional golf in 1946.

He retired in 1976 and moved to Lincolnshire. King died at age 91 in 2003, after being hospitalized for pneumonia.

He is buried at Saint Peter and Saint Paul"s church in Seal, Kent.

Achievements

• This list may be incomplete 1933 Daily Mirror Assistants" Tournament 1936 Dunlop-Southern Tournament 1937 Daily Mail Tournament, Dunlop-Southern Tournament 1949 Yorkshire Evening News Tournament 1961 Professional Golf Association Seniors Championship 1962 Professional Golf Association Seniors Championship.

Membership

King was a member of Great Britain"s 1937, 1947, and 1949 Ryder Cup teams, including scoring his team"s only point in 1947.