Daughter of European Ryder Cup legend confirms father's death
Sandra Huggett has confirmed her father, European Ryder Cup legend Brian Huggett, has died at the age of 87.
Former European Ryder Cup captain Brian Huggett has died, according to his daughter Sandra.
Sandra posted on X that her father passed at 1am on 22 September.
"A part of my heart went with him," she wrote.
"It was such a blessing to be with him and hold his hand for those last few hours. Love you Dad."
Huggett was born in Porthcawl, Wales, in 1936. He turned professional in 1951 and went on to win twice on the European Tour.
In total, he won 16 times worldwide.
He also won the Harry Vardon Trophy in 1968.
But Huggett is best known for his involvement in the European Ryder Cup team.
Although he was never on the winning team, he represented Great Britain & Ireland in the biennial dust-up on six occasions (1963, 1965, 1967, 1969, 1971, 1975).
He was part of the team that shared the spoils in 1969 after Jack Nicklaus famously conceded Tony Jacklin's putt on the final hole.
The moment is now known as the 'Concession'.
Huggett was also captain of the 1997 European Ryder Cup team at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
The European team was defeated by a margin of five points.
Huggett was made an honorary member of the European Tour in 1998.
He went on to have a successful senior career, winning 10 times between 1992 and 2000.
Huggett won the 1993 PGA Seniors Championship and also the 1998 Senior Open at Royal Portrush, defeating Eddie Pollard in a playoff.
His last victory came at the 2000 Beko Classic at the age of 63.
Huggett's contribution to Welsh sport was recognised when he was inducted into the Wales Sport Hall of Fame in 2006. He was made an MBE in 1978.
Huggett married his wife Winnie, in 1960, and they had two daughters.
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