| Chris Bonython | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Christopher Stephen Bonython |
| Born | (1947-10-13) 13 October 1947 (age 77) Medindie, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sporting nationality |  Australia |
| Career | |
| Status | Amateur |
Christopher Stephen Bonython (born 13 October 1947) is an Australian amateur golfer. He won the 1975 Australian Amateur and represented Australia in two Eisenhower Trophy events, in 1976 and 1978.
Early life
Bonython was born in Medindie, Adelaide, on 13 October 1947, the son of Kym Bonython and his first wife Jean.
Golf career
Bonython won the 1975 Australian Amateur beating the defending champion, Terry Gale, by one hole in the final. They were level after 35 holes, but Bonython holed a 40-foot putt at the last to win. He reached the final again in 1977 where playing Tony Gresham, in another close match, he lost at the 40th hole, with Gresham holing a long putt. He was also a medalist in 1976. Bonython won the 1973 South Australian Amateur Championship.
Bonython was runner-up in the 1978 South Australian Open at Glenelg, 6 strokes behind fellow amateur Tony Gresham, Rodger Davis taking the first prize as the leading professional.
Bonython played in two Eisenhower Trophy contests, in 1976 and 1978, Australia winning the bronze medal on both occasions. He also represented Australia in the Sloan Morpeth Trophy against New Zealand.
Tournament wins
- 1973 South Australian Amateur Championship
- 1975 Australian Amateur
Team appearances
- Eisenhower Trophy (representing Australia): 1976, 1978
- Sloan Morpeth Trophy (representing Australia): 1976
- Australian Men's Interstate Teams Matches (representing South Australia): 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 (winners), 1976, 1977, 1978
References
- "Bonython, Christopher Stephen". Virtual War Memorial Australia. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- "People and Events". The News (Adelaide). Vol. 49, no. 7557. South Australia. 23 October 1947. p. 7. Retrieved 11 February 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- Stone, Peter (1 September 1975). "Bonython shocks Gale". The Age. p. 26. Retrieved 11 February 2021 – via Google News Archive.
- Stone, Peter (17 October 1977). "Finally it's Gresham's title – at the 40th!". The Age. p. 32. Retrieved 11 February 2021 – via Google News Archive.
- "History & Honour Roll – Australian Men's Stroke Play and Amateur Championship" (PDF). Golf Australia. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- "South Australian Men's & Women's Amateur Championship" (PDF). Golf Australia. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- "Open to Gresham". Sydney Morning Herald. 1 May 1978. p. 24. Retrieved 11 February 2021 – via Google news archive.
- "World Amateur Team Championships – Men's Records". International Golf Federation. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- "Sloan Morpeth Trophy" (PDF). Golf Australia. Retrieved 11 February 2021.