The golf world mourns the passing of Barry Lane. The English golfer was 62 years old and passed away after a short illness. Fourth most capped player (693) on what was then the European Tour, now the DP World Tour, he started playing golf at the age of 14. A professional since 1976, he has collected 5 successes on the top men’s continental circuit, winning eight times on the Senior Tour, with a success in the Senior Italian Open 2019.
In 1993 he was part of the Europe team in the Ryder Cup which was played in England. The blue Costantino Rocca was also part of that team who, on Instagram, remembers Lane like this.
Costantino Rocca, statements
“I am shocked at the news of your passing. You were an extraordinary player but, before that, a true gentleman on and off the pitch”.
Costantino Rocca (born 4 December 1956 in Bergamo) is an Italian golfer. He boasts 5 victories on the European Tour, obtained between 1993 and 1999, among which the triumph in the Volvo PGA Championship in 1996 stands out.
His 2nd place at the 1995 British Open is also historic, in which he was defeated only in the play-off by the American John Daly on the Old Course of St. Andrews, one of the “temples” of golf. The street shot on the 71st hole and the very long putt pocketed on the 72nd and last hole of the regular rounds are still remembered today by enthusiasts from all over the world.
He was the first Italian to play for Europe in the Ryder Cup. He has three participations in the Ryder Cup to his credit (1993, 1995, 1997): of this tournament, memorable are the Hole in One obtained in 1995 and his victory in the single against Tiger Woods in the 1997 edition in Spain.
Victories on the European Tour
1993 Open de Lyon, Peugeot Open de France
1996 Volvo PGA Championship
1997 Canon European Masters
1999 West of Ireland Golf Classic
More victories as a pro
1984 National Omnium
1985 Enichem Open, National Omnium
1986 Pinetina Open, National Omnium
1987 Index Open, National Omnium
1988 Rolex Pro-Am (Switzerland), National Omnium
1989 National Omnium
Team competitions
Ryder Cup (Europe): 1993, 1995 (winner), 1997 (winner)
Alfred Dunhill Cup (Italy): 1986, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1999
World Cup (Italy): 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999
Hennessy Cognac Cup: 1984
Europcar Cup: 1988
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