Bruce Crampton (born 28 September 1935) is an Australian professional golfer.
Early life and amateur career
Crampton was born in Sydney, New South Wales, and attended Kogarah High School from 1948 to 1950. In August 1953 he reached final of the New South Wales Amateur Championship, losing 5&4 to Harry Berwick.[1] In October, he led the Lakes Open after two rounds. According to Norman Von Nida, he was "probably" the first amateur in roughly 15 years, since Jim Ferrier, "to lead a big tournament after two rounds." Von Nida also stated that, "Crampton proves my prediction that he would become one of the greatest players Australia has produced."[2]
Professional career
Crampton turned professional in late 1953, becoming an assistant to Billy McWilliam at Beverley Park in Sydney.[3] His decision to turn professional came soon after he had been left out of the Australian amateur team to tour Britain in 1954 and play in the Commonwealth Tournament at St Andrews.[4]
^"Crampton now pro". The Sun (Sydney). No. 13644. New South Wales, Australia. 2 November 1953. p. 27. Retrieved 17 February 2021 – via National Library of Australia.