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Blaxnit (Ulster) Tournament

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Blaxnit (Ulster) Tournament
Tournament information
LocationNorthern Ireland
Established1963
Final year1967
Final champion
Hugh Boyle

The Blaxnit (Ulster) Tournament was a golf tournament played in Northern Ireland from 1963 to 1967. The event was sponsored by Blaxnit, a local manufacturer of socks and tights.

Winners

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Year Winner Country Venue Score Margin
of victory
Runner-up Winner's
share (£)
Ref
1963 Harry Weetman  England Shandon Park Golf Club 269 7 strokes Republic of Ireland Christy O'Connor Snr [1]
1964 Jimmy Martin  Ireland Shandon Park Golf Club 277 Playoff Republic of Ireland Christy O'Connor Snr 400 [2]
1965 No tournament
1966 Tony Jacklin  England Malone Golf Club 284 5 strokes England Tony Grubb [3]
1967 Hugh Boyle  Ireland Malone Golf Club 276 2 strokes Wales Dave Thomas 500 [4]

References

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  1. ^ "Weetman Wins by Seven Strokes". Glasgow Herald. 17 July 1963. p. 9.
  2. ^ "Martin Wins £400 Blaxnit Prize". Glasgow Herald. 7 August 1964. p. 6.
  3. ^ "Five Shot Win for Jacklin". Glasgow Herald. 30 May 1966. p. 4.
  4. ^ "Another Success for Boyle". Glasgow Herald. 29 May 1967. p. 4.