Simon Thornton
| Simon Thornton | |
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Thornton at the 2010 KLM Open
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| Personal information | |
| Born |
18 March 1977 Bradford, England |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st) |
| Nationality |
 Ireland
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| Residence | Newcastle, Northern Ireland |
| Spouse | Ciara (m. 2004) |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 2005 |
| Former tour(s) |
European Tour Challenge Tour |
| Professional wins | 4 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| European Tour | 1 |
| Other | 3 |
Simon Thornton (born 18 March 1977) is an Irish professional golfer.
Thornton was a late starter to golf, only taking up the sport in his late teens and turning professional at the advanced age of 28. He began as an assistant club professional at Royal County Down, playing in regional Irish PGA events, where his achievements included recording four straight monthly wins with the Ulster Golfers Alliance. He began playing on the Challenge Tour in 2009, finishing 51st before earning his European Tour card at qualifying school at the end of the season. His debut season on the full tour was unsuccessful, and he returned to the Challenge Tour for 2011, finishing in 12th position to secure a quick return to the European Tour. In June 2013 he claimed his first win on the European Tour with victory at the Najeti Hotels et Golfs Open in France.
European Tour playoff record (1–0)
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