Sam Torrance

Sam Torrance was a prominent player on the European Tour from the mid-1970s to late 1990s who turned professional at 16. He secured 21 wins on the European Tour and finished second on the Order of Merit in both 1984 and 1995. In the 1985 Ryder Cup, he sank the crucial putt that ended American dominance of the trophy after 28 years. He captained Europe's Ryder Cup team in 2002 when they won at The Belfry. Following his playing career, he competed on the European Seniors Tour from 2003, topping the Order of Merit in 2005.