Bernard Gallacher OBE
Scotland & Europe – Career Highlights (to 1996)
Personal Details
Date of Birth: Wednesday, 9 February 1949
Place of Birth: Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
Major Career Achievements
- 1969 – Harry Vardon Trophy (youngest ever winner)
- 1969 – Schweppes PGA Championship Champion
- 1969, 1971, 1974 – W.D. & H.O. Wills Champion
- 1971, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1983 – Scotland Professional Champion
- 1971 & 1981 – Martini International Champion
- 1974 & 1975 – Dunlop Masters Champion
- 1974 – Carroll’s Irish Open Champion
- 1977 – Spanish Open Champion
- 1979 – French Open Champion
- 1980 – Tournament Players Champion
- 1980 – Greater Manchester Open Champion
- 1982 & 1984 – Jersey Open Champion
International Representation
- World Cup (Scotland):
1982 & 1983 - Ryder Cup Player:
1969–1983 - Ryder Cup Captain:
1991, 1993, 1995 (Winning Captain)
Professional Career Notes
Bernard Gallacher served at Wentworth Golf Club from February 1975, combining his role there with a highly successful tournament career.
Following his captaincy of the victorious 1995 Ryder Cup team, he retired from professional competition in December 1996.
Audio, Video & DVD
Century of Golf – Narrated by Bernard Gallacher
A comprehensive golf history featuring exclusive interviews with many of the game’s greats and extended swing analysis by “Doctor Golf” John Jacobs. Highlights include Ryder Cup rivalries, Watson–Nicklaus Open duels, Henry Cotton’s Open triumphs, John Daly at Crooked Stick, Sandy Lyle’s bunker shot, and Sergio García’s “shot of the century”.
The Story of Golf – Bernard Gallacher
Explores the evolution of golf from its Scottish origins to the modern international game, featuring Tiger Woods.
Golf: Listen and Win – Tony Jacklin & Bernard Gallacher
Audiobook (Audio Cassette)
Narrated by Tony Jacklin and Bernard Gallacher.
Books by Bernard Gallacher
How We Won the Ryder Cup: The Caddies’ Stories – Bernard Gallacher, Seve Ballesteros & Norman Dabell
Teach Yourself Golf – Bernard Gallacher & Mark Wilson
Following the Fairways: Distinguished Companion to the Golf Courses of Great Britain and Ireland
Victory! The Story of the 1995 Ryder Cup – with Dermot Gilleece, Jock Howard & Graham Spears
Captain at Kiawah – Bernard Gallacher & Renton Laidlaw
The Benson & Hedges Golfer’s Handbook
The Benson & Hedges Golfer’s Handbook: 86th Year of Publication – Laurence Viney & Bernard Gallacher
The 19th Hole
Hibernian Greats – Bernard Gallacher & Stewart Brown
Jim Gallagher Jr.
United States – Professional Golf Career
Personal Details
Born: 1961
Place of Birth: Marion, Indiana, United States
Professional Career Highlights
- PGA Tour Wins: 5
- Notable Victory:
- 1993 Tour Championship
Ryder Cup Involvement
- U.S. Ryder Cup Team Member: 1993
- Venue: The Belfry, England
- Result: United States defeated Europe 15–13
This victory remains the last time the United States has won a Ryder Cup on European soil (as of 2025).
Key Matches and Performance – Ryder Cup 1993
Singles Match Highlight
- Victory: 3 & 2 vs. Seve Ballesteros
- This decisive win over one of Europe’s greatest players proved to be a crucial point in securing the U.S. team’s overall victory.
Four-Ball Record
- Record: 1 win, 1 loss
- Loss: Partnered with Lee Janzen
- Win: Partnered with Corey Pavin
Historical Significance
As a Ryder Cup rookie, Jim Gallagher Jr.’s composed and effective performance played a key role in delivering a rare away victory for the United States—an achievement that has not been repeated since.
Post-Playing Career
Following his competitive career, Jim Gallagher Jr. has become a highly respected golf commentator, known for his insight, experience, and clear analysis of the modern game.
Stephen Gallacher
Scotland & Europe – Professional Golf Career
Personal Details
Born: 1974
Place of Birth: Dechmont, West Lothian, Scotland
Professional Career Highlights
- European Tour Wins: 4
- Notable Achievements:
- Back-to-back Omega Dubai Desert Classic Champion: 2013 & 2014
- Career-High World Ranking: No. 31 (2014)
Ryder Cup Involvement
- European Ryder Cup Team Member: 2014
- Venue: Gleneagles, Scotland
- Result: Europe victorious
Honours and Recognition
- MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire):
- Awarded in 2023 for services to golf
Family Connection
- Nephew of Bernard Gallacher, former Ryder Cup captain and one of Europe’s most influential figures in professional golf.
Jeff Gallagher
United States – Professional Golf Career
Personal Details
Born: 1961
Place of Birth: Marion, Indiana, United States
Professional Career Overview
- Turned Professional: 1987
- Tours:
- PGA Tour
- Various professional golf circuits in the United States
Career Notes
While not a major championship winner, Jeff Gallagher has been a consistent and respected presence in American professional golf, competing at a high level across multiple tours.
John Gallagher
Scotland – Professional Golf Career
Personal Details
Born: 1981
Place of Birth: Scotland
Professional Career Overview
- Turned Professional: 2009
- Tours:
- European professional golf circuits
Career Notes
John Gallagher has competed as a Scottish professional golfer on the European circuits, representing the Gallagher name at professional level, though without major international titles.
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