Nationality United States Masters Tournament DNP Spouse Jane Betley Professional wins 6 Other 5 Role Golfer Champions tour 1 | Status Professional Name Bob Betley Former tours Champions Tour College Weber State University U.S. Open CUT: 1983, 1985 Education Weber State University | |
 | ||
Born February 1, 1940 (age 84)
Butte, Montana ( 1940-02-01 ) | ||
Golf Hall of Famer Bob Betley Wins for All Americans
Bob Betley (born February 1, 1940) is an American professional golfer who is best known for playing on the Senior PGA Tour.
Contents
Betley was born in Butte, Montana. He attended Weber State University, where he majored in police science and administration. He started playing golf at age 28.
Betley spent most of his regular career years as a club pro. He was known for driving the ball long distances. He was runner-up in the 1986 PGA Club Professional Championship. Through Monday qualifying and sponsor exemptions, he played in a few PGA Tour events during his regular career years. His best showing in a major was a T-47 at the 1987 PGA Championship.
Upon reaching the age of 50 in February 1990, Betley joined the Senior PGA Tour (now known as the Champions Tour). He has more than a dozen top-10 finishes in this venue including a win at the 1993 Bank of Boston Senior Classic.
Other wins (5)
Senior PGA Tour wins (1)
Senior PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)