Jack Harris (golfer)

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John Bruce "Jack" Harris (8 December 1922 – 22 August 2014) was an Australian professional golfer. He won a record six Victorian PGA Championship titles between 1950 and 1963. He played professionally on the Australian tournament golf circuit between 1946 and 1969. He also had more than 50 career professional wins. The Victorian PGA Championship trophy is currently named the "Jack Harris Cup" in his honour. He became a life member of PGA Australia in 2001.

Harris was born in West Footscray, Victoria. He served his country in World War II.

Harris died from natural causes on 22 August 2014 in Melbourne, Victoria, aged 91.[1]

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  1. "VALE: PGA Life Member Jack Harris". Gold Industry Central. 22 August 2014. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2014.