Chris Hanson (golfer)

Chris Hanson
Personal information
Full name Christopher Hanson
Born 5 August 1985
Harrogate, England
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 83 kg (183 lb; 13.1 st)
Sporting nationality England
Residence Huddersfield, England
Career
Turned professional 2006
Current tour(s) European Tour
Former tour(s) Challenge Tour
PGA EuroPro Tour
Professional wins 5
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament DNP
PGA Championship DNP
U.S. Open DNP
The Open Championship CUT: 2014
Achievements and awards
PGA EuroPro Tour
Order of Merit winner
2011

Christopher Hanson (born 5 August 1985) is an English professional golfer currently playing on the European Tour.

Satellite tour career

In 2011, Hanson won three times on the PGA EuroPro Tour and topped the Order of Merit (season money leader). This top five finish earned him a spot on the Challenge Tour.

2014 season

Hanson qualified for the 2014 Open Championship, but missed the cut.

2015 season

At 2015 European Tour qualifying school, Hanson was the last player to earn his 2016 Tour card.

2016 season

In the 2016 season, he has played on the European Tour where he was the third day leader at the Trophée Hassan II.

In 2016, Hanson also played on the Challenge Tour where he finished tied for fourth at the Challenge de Madrid.

Professional wins (5)

PGA EuroPro Tour wins (4)

No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory
Runner-up
1 10 Aug 2006 Bovey Castle Championship −3 (70-64-73=207) 2 strokes Warren Bennett
2 17 Jun 2011 Motocaddy Masters −10 (68-69-63=200) 1 stroke Dale Marmion
3 1 Jul 2011 Galgorm Castle Northern Ireland Open −14 (66-71-65=202) Playoff Graeme Clark
4 26 Aug 2011 Network Veka Classic −15 (67-63-71=201) 7 strokes Kevin Harper

Jamega Pro Golf Tour wins (1)

No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory
Runner-up
1 16 Apr 2013 Mill Green −12 (65-67=132) 3 strokes Warren Bennett

See also