| Birth date | 11 March 1961 (age 65) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Bristol, England |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Residence | Portishead, England |
| Yearpro | 1984 |
| Extour | European Tour Challenge Tour |
| Prowins | 4 |
| Eurowins | 2 |
| Chalwins | 1 |
| Otherwins | 1 |
| Masters | DNP |
| Usopen | DNP |
| Open | T17: 1991 |
| Pga | DNP |
Andrew Sherborne (born 11 March 1961) is an English professional golfer.
Early life and amateur career
In 1961, Sherborne was born in Bristol. He was the leading amateur at The Open Championship in 1984.
Professional career
In 1984, Sherborne turned professional. He played on the European Tour for nearly twenty years, winning the 1991 Madrid Open and the 1992 Peugeot Spanish Open. Towards the end of his tournament career he struggled to hold his place on the main tour, and during this period he picked up his third professional win at the Challenge Tour's 2001 Open Golf Montecchia - PGA Triveneta. His highest placing on the European Tour's Order of Merit was 30th in 1992.
Professional wins (4)
European Tour wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Apr 1991 | Madrid Open | −16 (70-67-69-66=272) | 1 stroke | Miguel Ángel Martín |
| 2 | 17 May 1992 | Peugeot Spanish Open | −17 (71-66-63-71=271) | 1 stroke | Nick Faldo |
Challenge Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 Apr 2001 | Open Golf Montecchia - PGA Triveneta | −19 (70-66-67-66=269) | 4 strokes | Stuart Little, Marc Pendariès |
Challenge Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2001 | Tusker Kenya Open | Ashley Roestoff | Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
Other wins (1)
- 2011 Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | CUT | CUT | CUT | T62 |
| Tournament | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | T17 | T68 | CUT | CUT | CUT |
Note: Sherborne only played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1984 Open Championship)
"T" = tied
Team appearances
Amateur
- European Youths' Team Championship (representing England): 1982[1][2]
- St Andrews Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1984 (winners)
References
- ^ "Scots beat odds to reach youth's final". The Glasgow Herald. 3 September 1982. p. 23. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ Nordlund, Anders (September 1982). "Sveriges öde i junior-EM hängde på ett sprinklerlock, Junior-EM, pojkar" [Swedens destiny in the Junior Europeans depended on a sprinkler cover, European Youth's Team Championship] (in Swedish). Svensk Golf. No. 7/1982. pp. 50, 65. Retrieved 2023-01-01.