Andrew Shaw (golfer)
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Andrew J. Shaw is a former professional golfer
from New Zealand
. He is a seven time winner of the New Zealand PGA Championship
(1928, 1929, 1931–1934, 1946) and a seven time winner of the New Zealand Open
(1926, 1929–1932, 1934, 1936).
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 New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. He is a seven time winner of the New Zealand PGA Championship
New Zealand PGA Championship
The New Zealand PGA Championship is a golf tournament on the PGA Tour of Australasia. It is currently known for sponsorship reasons as the HSBC New Zealand PGA Championship. It has been played since 1920, with some gap periods. It was originally a match play event and switched to stroke play in 1965...
(1928, 1929, 1931–1934, 1946) and a seven time winner of the New Zealand Open
New Zealand Open
The BMW New Zealand Open is the leading men's golf tournament in New Zealand. In 2011, it will be hosted by The Clearwater Resort in Christchurch from 1–4 December. The tournament is being promoted by New Zealand Golf...
(1926, 1929–1932, 1934, 1936).