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Biography
Stephen Bennett (born 23 April 1959) is an English professional golfer.
Bennett was born in Cleethorpes. He turned professional in 1979 and won a place on the European Tour on his first visit to Qualifying School. He played on the Tour through much of the 1980s and 1990s, but didn't always manage to retain his tour card. His best season was 1985, when he finished 33rd on the Order of Merit, and picked up his only European Tour win at the Tunisian Open. He also won the 1986 Zimbabwe Open. After leaving the tour, he ran a golf academy called Swingtime in Grimsby. Bennett was coached by Eric Sharp, father in law to fellow professional Gordon J. Brand.
Professional wins (2)
European Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 Apr 1985 | Tunisian Open | −3 (72-70-68-75=285) | Playoff |  Paul Way |
Other wins (1)
- 1986 Zimbabwe Open
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | CUT | DNP | CUT | DNP | T26 | CUT | DNP | CUT |
Note: The only major Bennett played was The Open Championship.
DNP = Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
Team appearances
- PGA Cup (representing Great Britain and Ireland): 1998