Brian Huggett dead at 87: Former Ryder Cup captain passes away as daughter pays heartbreaking tribute
FORMER Ryder Cup captain Brian Huggett has died at the age of 87.
He played in the famous golf tournament six times, securing 12 points between 1963 and 1975 but never being on the winning side.
And the Welshman also served as non-playing captain in the 1977 edition, which was won by Team USA.
Born in Porthcawl in 1936, he quickly fell in love with golf and turned professional aged just 15 in 1951.
Huggett went on to win an impressive 16 continental titles, two of which were secured on the European Tour.
And daughter Sandra paid tribute with an emotional statement on social media.
It read: “My darling Dad passed away at 1am this morning.
“A part of my heart went with him.
“It was such a blessing to be with him and hold his hand for those last few hours.
“Love you Dad, from your No 1 fan.”
Soon after the 1977 Ryder Cup, Huggett retired before returning to the world of Seniors in 1992.
He picked up 10 wins during his 15-year career on the Tour.
And in 2010 Huggett took up an ambassadorial role when the Ryder Cup wound its way to his native Wales.
The icon was later awarded an honorary life membership to the DP World Tour.
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