Sir Bob Charles

Sir Bob Charles

athlete New Zealand

Sir Bob Charles is a legendary figure in New Zealand golf, renowned for being the first left-handed golfer to win a major championship, specifically the 1963 Open Championship. As a prominent ambassador for the sport, he has contributed significantly to golf in New Zealand and serves as the patron of the Christchurch Golf Club, where rumors of a potential LIV Golf event have sparked excitement among the golfing community.

Born on Mar 14, 1936 (89 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
4,424
Power
193$
Sentiment
7.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 2 7.50 0.09% +0% 4,822,233 4,424 $210,000 193$
Totals 2 4,822,233 4,424 $210,000 193$
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New Zealand New Zealand: Sir Bob Charles was the first New Zealander to win a golf major. 9

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: On The Up: Counting down the Top 100 Kiwi sporting moments of the past 25 years: 20-1

New Zealand New Zealand: Fellow major winner Sir Bob Charles had five top 25 finishes at Augusta, his best effort tied for 15th in 1963. 6

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Masters 2025: All you need to know ahead of 89th edition - tee times, odds, how to watch

New Zealand New Zealand: Sir Bob Charles praised the Kinloch Club, calling it the number one golf course in New Zealand. 9

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: The Kinloch Club – Why average golfers shouldn’t be put off by one of the tougher challenges in the country

New Zealand New Zealand: Sir Bob Charles is a golfing legend and patron of Christchurch Golf Club. 9

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: LIV Golf Adelaide: Kiwi Ben Campbell on impressive Saudi tour debut, potential event in New Zealand