European Tour and European Senior Tour members have paid tribute to Tommy Horton who has passed away aged 76.
Horton, winner of the John Jacobs Trophy a record five times, was one of the most influential players in the development of both the European Tour and Senior Tour, enjoying a career which spanned more than half a century.
Horton turned professional in 1957, represented GB&I twice at The Ryder Cup, won eight times on the European Tour and 23 times on the over-50s circuit.
Senior Tour members playing at the MCB Tour Championship are wearing black ribbons in memory of Horton.
Tommy Horton was one of finest gentlemen I ever met in the game of golf.
— Thomas Bjorn (@thomasbjorngolf) December 8, 2017
His contributions as a player and a coach has formed many young men into great players.
Thanks for everything you gave!
RIP @EuropeanTour @EuroSeniorTour
Sad to hear Tommy Horton passed away last night. He was a real gentleman, a fine player & held in high regard by everyone on @EuroSeniorTour. My condolences to Helen & his family. RIP my friend. GP
— Gary Player (@garyplayer) December 8, 2017
Sad news that Tommy Horton passed away last night. Always found him a true gentleman @EuroSeniorTour
— Paul McGinley (@mcginleygolf) December 8, 2017
Sad to hear the passing of Tommy Horton. So many great things I learnt from the short game master! R.I.P Mr Horton.
— Nacho Elvira (@nachoelvira87) December 8, 2017
Triste noticia del fallecimiento de Tommy Horton. Cuantas cosas aprendí de un fenómeno del juego corto! D.E.P Mr Horton.
Thank you for all Tommy Horton. My sincere condolences to his family @EuroSeniorTour https://t.co/3X1BjXeDAI
— Costantino Rocca (@roccacostantino) December 8, 2017
Very Sad to here about Tommy Horton.A great player and a Gentleman.Always had a nice word to say to https://t.co/aVVGV524C6.
— Barry Lane (@BazLane) December 8, 2017
Sad to hear of the passing of Tommy Horton. A gentleman, tough-as-nails competitor and fine ambassador for golf. RIP.
— Tony Johnstone (@TonyJohnstone56) December 8, 2017
