Bert Hodson

Bert Hodson
— Golfer —
Personal information
Born	1905 Rogerstone, Newport, Wales
Died	1971 (aged 66) Virginia, U.S.
Nationality	Wales
Career
Status	Professional
Professional wins	4
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament	DNP
U.S. Open	DNP
The Open Championship	T7: 1927, 1934
PGA Championship	DNP

Bert Hodson (1905–1971) was a Welsh professional golfer who played in the early 20th century. Hodson's best performances in major championships came in the 1927 and 1934 Open Championships when he was tied for seventh place in each event. Hodson played on the Great Britain Ryder Cup team in 1931.

Hodson was born in Rogerstone, Newport, Wales in 1905. He started his career in golf as a caddie at Newport Golf Club and later became the head professional at Chigwell, Essex, England. While at Chigwell he was the mentor and teacher of Michael Bonallack. His younger brother Tim was the professional at Tredegar Park.

Hodson played in the 1926 Welsh Professional Championship at Harlech where he finished fifth. Bert Weastell won the championship by 12 strokes. In 1927 at Tenby he was a shot behind Ernest Kenyon at the end of the first day but won with a score of 290. He won the Welsh Professional Championship a second time in 1929.

The 1927 Open Championship was the 62nd Open Championship, held 13–15 July at the Old Course at St Andrews in St Andrews, Scotland. Amateur Bobby Jones successfully defended the title with a dominating six stroke victory, the second of his three victories at the Open Championship. Hodson finished T7 and carded rounds of 72-70-81-74=297 and won £10.

In September 1927 Hodson was one of twelve young professionals invited by Samuel Ryder to play in a tournament at Verulam, St Albans. He finished joint-winner with Jack Smith. Hodson was also involved in a "Seniors" v "Juniors" match organised by Ryder at Verulam in April 1928. He played for the juniors, losing his match against Harry Vardon 4 and 3.

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