Ralph Moffitt


Ralph Lawson Moffitt was an English professional golfer. He played in the 1961 Ryder Cup.
Moffitt was born in Ryton, Tyne and Wear in 1932.

Career

Moffitt tied for first place in the 1960 Dunlop Tournament and was runner-up to Peter Thomson in the 1961 News of the World Matchplay. Moffitt finished 8th in the Ryder Cup points list to gain a place in the 1961 Ryder Cup team. He was only selected for one match, a singles against Mike Souchak which he lost 5&4.
Moffitt won the 1962 Royal Gold Tournament and was runner-up three straight years at the Dunlop Masters from 1962 to 1964.
Moffitt was an assistant professional at Coventry Golf Club before spending 24 years as the club professional at Hearsall Golf Club. In 1979 he moved to Gorleston Golf Club at Gorleston, Great Yarmouth and retired there in 1992. He died at his home in Great Yarmouth aged 71.

Professional wins

Note: Moffitt only played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances