Allan Henning
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Allan Henning is a former professional golfer
from South Africa
.
Henning won 10 tournaments on the South African Sunshine Tour
between 1963 and 1980. His biggest win was the South African Open when it was played twice in 1963. He also secured a big win at the South African Masters
in 1968.
Henning won the Sunshine Tour Order of Merit in two consecutive seasons, in 1974/75 and 1975/76.
Henning partnered with fellow South African Retief Goosen
at the 2000 Nelson Mandela Invitational
where they won the betterball medal.
Professional golfer
In golf the distinction between amateurs and professionals is rigorously maintained. An amateur who breaches the rules of amateur status may lose his or her amateur status. A golfer who has lost his or her amateur status may not play in amateur competitions until amateur status has been reinstated;...
from South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
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Henning won 10 tournaments on the South African Sunshine Tour
Sunshine Tour
The Sunshine Tour is a men's professional golf tour based in Southern Africa. For much of its history it was known either as the South African Tour or the FNB Tour, but it rebranded itself in an attempt to broaden its appeal...
between 1963 and 1980. His biggest win was the South African Open when it was played twice in 1963. He also secured a big win at the South African Masters
South African Masters
The Nashua Masters, as it is currently known for sponsorship reasons, is one of the most prestigious golf tournaments on the Sunshine Tour. It is currently played in November with a prize fund of 1.2 million rand, and since 2001, has been held at the Wild Coast Sun Country Club in KwaZulu-Natal,...
in 1968.
Henning won the Sunshine Tour Order of Merit in two consecutive seasons, in 1974/75 and 1975/76.
Henning partnered with fellow South African Retief Goosen
Retief Goosen
Retief Goosen is a South African professional golfer who has been in the top ten in the Official World Golf Rankings for over 250 weeks between 2001 and 2007. His main achievements have been two U.S...
at the 2000 Nelson Mandela Invitational
Nelson Mandela Invitational
The Nelson Mandela Invitational was a charity golf tournament conceptualised by Marc Player, CEO of Black Knight International, which took place annually in South Africa from 2000 until 2006. It was named in honor of former South African President Nelson Mandela, and hosted by South Africa's most...
where they won the betterball medal.
Sunshine Tour wins (10)
- 1963 South African Open
- 1968 Dunlop South African Masters
- 1974 Rhodesian Masters, Rolux Toro Classic
- 1975 Rhodesian Masters, Western Province Open
- 1976 Datsun International, NCR Western Province Open
- 1977 Rhodesian Dunlop Masters
- 1980 Kronenbrau Orkney Open
Other wins
- 1994 South African Seniors
- 1998 John Bland Invitational, Vodacom Senior Series: Welkom
- 2000 Nelson Mandela InvitationalNelson Mandela InvitationalThe Nelson Mandela Invitational was a charity golf tournament conceptualised by Marc Player, CEO of Black Knight International, which took place annually in South Africa from 2000 until 2006. It was named in honor of former South African President Nelson Mandela, and hosted by South Africa's most...
(with Retief GoosenRetief GoosenRetief Goosen is a South African professional golfer who has been in the top ten in the Official World Golf Rankings for over 250 weeks between 2001 and 2007. His main achievements have been two U.S...
)