Bob Betley

Bob Betley
Personal information
Full nameRobert Hansen Betley
Born(1940-02-01)February 1, 1940
Butte, Montana, U.S.
DiedApril 28, 2020(2020-04-28) (aged 80)
Sporting nationality United States
SpouseJane Betley
Career
CollegeWeber State University
StatusProfessional
Former tour(s)Senior PGA Tour
Professional wins6
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour Champions1
Other5
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipT47: 1987
U.S. OpenCUT: 1983, 1985
The Open ChampionshipDNP

Robert Hansen Betley (February 1, 1940 – April 28, 2020) was an American professional golfer who is best known for having played on the Senior PGA Tour.

Betley was born in Butte, Montana. He attended Weber State University, where he majored in police science and administration. He started playing golf at age 28.[1]

Betley spent most of his regular career years as a club pro. He was known for driving the ball long distances.[1] He was runner-up at the 1986 PGA Club Professional Championship. Through Monday qualifying and sponsor exemptions, he played in a few PGA Tour events during his regular career years. His best showing in a major was a T-47 at the 1987 PGA Championship.

Upon reaching the age of 50 in February 1990, Betley joined the Senior PGA Tour (now known as the PGA Tour Champions). He has more than a dozen top-10 finishes in this venue including a win at the 1993 Bank of Boston Senior Classic.

Betley died at the age of 80 on April 28, 2020.[2]

Professional wins (6)

Other wins (5)

Senior PGA Tour wins (1)

No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory		 Runner-up
1 Aug 8, 1993 Bank of Boston Senior Golf Classic −12 (66-69-69=204) 1 stroke United States Bob Murphy

Senior PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)

No. Year Tournament Opponent Result
1 1992 Franklin Showdown Classic United States Orville Moody Lost to birdie on eighth extra hole

References

  1. ^ a b "Bob Betley biography". Utah Golf Association. Archived from the original on July 25, 2011. Retrieved February 19, 2011.
  2. ^ Livsey, Laury (April 29, 2020). "Bob Betley passes away at age 80". PGA Tour.