John Bland (golfer)


John Louis Bland is a South African professional golfer who has won more than thirty professional tournaments around the world.
Bland was born in Johannesburg. Turning professional in 1969, he was a leading player on the Southern African Tour for over twenty years. He spent the northern summers playing on the European Tour, where he won twice. He was a more consistent contender than this tally might suggest, as he finished in the top-20 on the Order of Merit six times.
After reaching the age of fifty in 1995, Bland played mainly on the United States-based Champions Tour. He won five tournaments in this venue, including four in 1996, when he finished third on the money list. He has also won three tournaments on the European Senior Tour.
Bland is a friend of fellow South African golfer Gary Player and regularly plays in the Gary Player Invitational charity golf series to raise money for children's causes around the world.

Professional wins (36)

European Tour wins (2)

Sunshine Tour wins (20)

Senior PGA Tour playoff record
No.YearTournamentOpponentsResult
11996Bruno's Memorial Classic John Paul Cain, Kermit ZarleyWon with bogey on third extra hole
Zarley eliminated with par on second hole

European Senior Tour wins (3)

European Senior Tour playoff record
No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
12009Bad Ragaz PGA Seniors Open Bob BoydWon with birdie on second extra hole

Other senior wins (4)

Note: Bland only played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied

Team appearances