Brian Huggett, who has died aged 87, was a golfer who had a successful career on the European circuit and later on the Seniors Tour; but “the Welsh bulldog” – he was a stocky 5ft 6in and noted for his tenacity – is probably most fondly remembered for his exploits in the Ryder Cup,

Brian Huggett, the Welsh Ryder Cup golfer who finished second in the 1965 Open Championship, has died at the age of 87.

Brian Huggett, the former Ryder Cup captain who finished second in The Open Championship, has died aged 87. ‌The news was met with great sorrow across the game with Ian Woosnam hailing his countryman as “a Welsh legend” and Europe’s current Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald saying,

FORMER Ryder Cup captain Brian Huggett has died at the age of 87. He played in the famous golf tournament for Great Britain and Ireland six times, securing 12 points between 1963 and 1975 but

Brian Huggett was the last Great Britain and Ireland captain at a Ryder Cup; Huggett made six Ryder Cup appearances as a player, won 16 times in Europe during his career and was a Honorary Life Member

‌Born in Porthcawl, Huggett played in the Ryder Cup six times, including the famous 1969 draw at Royal Birkdale. Playing the 18th in the penultimate singles, Huggett holed a putt to halve with Billy Casper and was in tears believing his contribution had clinched the overall match.

Former Ryder Cup captain Brian Huggett, who finished second in the 1965 Open Championship, has died at the age of 87.