Australian professional golfer Bruce Crampton was born in Sydney, New South Wales. He attended Kogarah Intermediate High School from 1948 – 1950, then Canterbury Boys’ High School 1951 - 1952. He turned professional in November 1953. After serving a two-year apprenticeship, he became a full member of the PGA of Australia in November 1955.

Crampton won the Vardon Trophy for the player with the lowest stroke average on the PGA Tour in 1973, and again in 1975. His first tournament in the United States was the 1957 Houston Open played at Memorial Park in Houston, Texas. He eventually became a long-time resident of Texas. He joined the PGA of America in 1962.

He had 14 career wins on the PGA Tour between 1961 and 1975, which included the 1964 Texas Open. He was runner-up in four major championships – one Masters, one U.S. Open, and two PGA Championships – all to Jack Nicklaus. He was ranked among the top five players in the World in 1972 and 1973, according to Mark McCormack’s World Golf Rankings. His other regular career victories included the Australian Open, New Zealand PGA Championship, and the Far East Open. As a senior he won 20 times on the Senior PGA Tour, and was voted Senior Player of the Year in 1986 after topping the official money list.

Crampton was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2001.

Birthplace: Sydney, Australia

Born: September 28, 1935