Ian David Garbutt (born 3 April 1972) is an English professional golfer.

Garbutt was born in Doncaster. He started playing golf at the age of 8, and by the age of 16, he had become a scratch player. He won the English Amateur at the age of 18, defeating Gary Evans in the final.

Ian Garbutt

Garbutt turned professional in 1992, and played on the European and Challenge Tours, sometimes splitting his time between both, until the end of 2008. Having lost his place on the European Tour at the end of the season, he retired from tournament golf early the following year to take up a position with sports management group ISM.

Ian Garbutt

In 1996, Garbutt finished top of the Challenge Tour Rankings, after winning the UAP Grand Final.

Ian Garbutt

Amateur wins

1989 Carris Trophy

1990 English Amateur

Professional wins (1)

Challenge Tour wins (1)

Results in major championships

Note: Garbutt only played in The Open Championship.

"T" = tied

Team appearances

Amateur

European Boys' Team Championship (representing England): 1989, 1990

Jacques Léglise Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1989 (winners) St Andrews Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1992 (winners) European Amateur Team Championship (representing England): 1991 (winners), 1993 European Youths' Team Championship (representing England): 1992,

References

External links

English male golfers

European Tour golfers

1972 births

Living people