Huggett honoured for service to golf

EUROPEAN TOUR: Former Ryder Cup player and captain Brian Huggett, now 75, has been given honorary life membership of the circuit.

The award has been made to recognise Huggett’s achievements over more than half a century. He was instrumental in the Ryder Cup being staged in Wales for the first time two years ago.

European Tour chief executive George O’Grady said: “Brian undoubtedly played a crucial role in the formation of The European Tour and also the development of The Ryder Cup into the unique contest it is today.

“As a player he was a terrific competitor and this is a deserved reward for an outstanding career.”

Huggett said: This is a big honour for me. At 75 I thought I had missed out so it is very special.”