Bruce Crampton:  Kogarah Intermediate High 1948-1950

Bruce’s career is studded with outstanding performances commencing with his victory in the 1956 Australian Open Championship at Royal Sydney. Thereafter on the lucrative American circuit Bruce soon became easily the greatest Australian money earner in golf, amassing a mammoth $US 1.3 million. From 1968 he topped $US 100,000 in tour earnings for eight successive years. He won some 15 U.S. tournaments, returning to Australia to win the 1971 Wills Masters in Melbourne.

animation by Lawrence Lin, Year 10 2008

Bruce had a great year in 1973 winning four tournaments on the U.S. tour, and was runner-up in five others. He was runner-up to Jack Nicklaus on four occasions in major U.S. championships; the 1972 U.S. Open, the 1972 Masters, the 1973 P.G.A. Championship and the 1975 P.G.A. Championship during which he shot a record 7 under par round of 63. Turning professional at 18, Bruce developed an immaculate swing, and accurate drive. With dour determination and intense concentration he proved his place in the top bracket of world golfers. A feature throughout his tournament career was his consistency, resulting in him winning the coveted Vardon Trophy (lowest stroke average for 80 rounds in the U.S. P.G.A. competition) twice, 1973 and 1975, competing against such greats as Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer.

(from Kogarah High School hall photos)

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