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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