Barry Lane

Professional Golfer with numerous titles

Barry Lane - Professional Golfer with numerous titles
Born

1960
65 years ago

Died

December 31st, 2022
2 years ago — 62 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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A professional golfer who enjoyed a successful career primarily in the European Tour and Champions Tour. Achieved notable success in the 1990s and 2000s, securing multiple tournament victories. Lane had a reputation for consistency on the course and represented England internationally, including participation in the World Cup of Golf. His career spanned over three decades, during which he competed against many top players in the sport.

Won the 1995 European Tour Championship

Secured over 20 professional tournament wins

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