Russell Claydon


Russell Claydon is an English professional golfer.
Claydon was born in Cambridge, England. He won the English Amateur in 1988 and turned professional in 1989. He played on the European Tour from 1989 to 2004. He was in the top one hundred on the Order of Merit every year from 1990 to 1999, with a best placing of twentieth in 1997. He had six second place tournament finishes on the tour before picking up his first and only win at the 1998 BMW International Open.
Claydon struggled for form in the new Millennium and by 2005 he was playing few tournaments. However, he remained involved with the European Tour as a member of its board of directors. He was also a member of England's three man team in the 1997 Alfred Dunhill Cup.

Amateur wins

European Tour wins (1)

European Tour playoff record
No.YearTournamentOpponentsResult
11996Volvo Scandinavian Masters Paul Broadhurst, Lee WestwoodWestwood won with birdie on second extra hole
Broadhurst eliminated by par on first hole

Results in major championships

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

Team appearances

Amateur
Professional