Peter McEvoy, one of Britain’s finest amateur golfers, passes away at 72
4/8/2025 | by Royal & Ancient
McEvoy was a two-time winner of the Amateur Championshop and a Walker Cup captain for GB&I
Peter McEvoy OBE, one of Britain’s finest amateur golfers, has sadly passed away at the age of 72.
A two-time winner of The Amateur Championship who enjoyed an impressive Walker Cup career as a player and Captain for Great Britain and Ireland, McEvoy was widely known across the golfing world for his feats in the amateur game and beyond.
Mark Darbon, Chief Executive of The R&A, said, “We have lost one of amateur golf’s most respected figures with the passing of Peter McEvoy.
“Peter was an outstanding amateur golfer and enjoyed an illustrious career, including his two victories in The Amateur Championship and success in the Walker Cup. He also worked so hard to develop the game as an administrator and help provide opportunities for aspiring players.
“Peter was dedicated to the amateur game, choosing not to turn professional, and will be widely missed across the golf world. On behalf of The R&A and The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews I would like to offer our deepest condolences to Peter’s family at this sad time."
Please visit The R&A website for the full obituary.
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