Introduction
John R. Garner (born 9 January 1947) is an English professional golfer.
During his playing career, Garner won one European Tour event, when he defeated Neil Coles in the final of the Benson & Hedges Match Play Championship in 1972. He didn't win again until 1998 at the Senior Tournament of Champions on the European Seniors Tour.
Garner was a member of the Great Britain Ryder Cup team in 1971 and the Great Britain and Ireland team in 1973. He made just one appearance in 1971, teaming up with Neil Coles in a four-ball match against Americans Frank Beard and J. C. Snead, who won the match 2 up with 1 hole to play. Garner did not play a single match in 1973.
Garner is currently the teaching professional at the Manukorihi Golf Club in Taranaki, New Zealand.
Professional wins (3)
European Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 Sep 1972 | Benson & Hedges Match Play Championship | 7 & 6 |  Neil Coles | |
Other wins (1)
- 1971 Coca-Cola Young Professionals' Championship
European Seniors Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 Oct 1998 | Senior Tournament of Champions | −5 (69-70=139) | 1 stroke |  Liam Higgins,  Eddie Polland |
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | CUT | CUT | T34 |
| Tournament | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | DNP | T35 | T28 | CUT | T11 | CUT | DNP | CUT | DNP | DNP |
| Tournament | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | CUT | DNP | DNP | DNP | T60 | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | CUT |
Note: The only major that Garner played in was The Open Championship.
DNP = Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
Team appearances
- Ryder Cup: 1971, 1973
- Double Diamond International (representing England): 1971 (winners), 1972 (winners)