John Panton

John Panton
Personal information
NicknameGentleman John
Born(1916-10-09)9 October 1916
Pitlochry, Scotland
Died24 July 2009(2009-07-24) (aged 92)
Sporting nationality Scotland
ChildrenCatherine, Joan
Career
Turned professional1935
Former tourEuropean Tour
Professional wins44
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenDNP
The Open Championship5th/T5: 1956, 1959
Achievements and awards
Member of the Order
of the British Empire
1980
Harry Vardon Trophy1951

John Panton, MBE (9 October 1916 – 24 July 2009) was a Scottish professional golfer, who represented Great Britain three times in the Ryder Cup.