Paul Wesselingh


Paul Wesselingh is an English professional golfer who plays on the European Senior Tour.
Wesselingh was born in Liverpool. He turned professional in 1985 but opted for a career as a club professional rather than attempting a touring career, due to his desire to stay close to his young family. His club career culminated in a position as senior professional at Kedleston Park Golf Club in Derbyshire, where he succeeded former European Tour player David J Russell. During this stage of his career, Wesselingh won the European Club Professionals Championship, played three times in The Open Championship and played on three GB&I teams against the USA in the PGA Cup.
Upon turning 50 in 2011, Wesselingh opted to play on the European Senior Tour, coming through the qualifying school at the end of that year. He was runner-up in his first tournament, and claimed his first win three events later at the ISPS Handa PGA Seniors Championship. Wesselingh defended the ISPS Handa PGA Seniors Championship in 2013, winning by four strokes for his second win on the seniors tour. Victories as such lead to him receiving the Rookie of the Year in 2012. Following his early success on the European Seniors Tour, he continued making himself a strong contender in the years to follow. 2013 saw his most successful year to date, winning five tournaments including the tour championship event held at Belle Mare Plage resort in Mauritius, earning him the number one spot for the tours Order of Merit for the 2013 season.

Professional wins (14)

Other wins (7)

European Senior Tour playoff record
No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
12013Bad Ragaz PGA Seniors Open Kevin SpurgeonWon with birdie on third extra hole
22014WINSTONgolf Senior Open Philip Golding, Bernhard LangerWon with birdie on third extra hole
Golding eliminated by par on second hole
32014MCB Tour Championship Barry LaneWon with par on sixth extra hole

Results in major championships

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