John Bland’s Biography
South African professional golfer, John Louis Bland was born on September 22nd, 1945 in Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa.
Bland died after battling cancer in George, Western Cape, South Africa, on 9 May 2023, at the age of 77.
John Bland’s Nationality
Bland was born in Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. He is a South African.
John Bland’s Net Worth
Bland has a net worth estimated to be about $1 million.
Where is John Bland from?
Bland hails from Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa.
How old is John Bland?
Bland was born on September 22nd, 1945 and died on May9th, 2023, hence he was 77 at the time of his death.
It’s so hard to post the utterly devastating news that John Bland, my travelling companion of so many years and mentor has passed away. He was so much more than a friend and words don’t express the true meaning of “brother”. Much love and Sonja and the family. RIP my Blandie.
— Tony Johnstone (@TonyJohnstone56) May 9, 2023
John Bland’s Height & Weight
Bland stood at a height of 5 feet 9 inches and weighed 73kg.
John Bland’s Career
Bland began his professional career in 1969 and followed in the footsteps of some of South Africa’s greatest as he won the Sunshine Tour Order of Merit five times.
Bland joined the ranks of champions that included Sid and Jock Brews, Bobby Locke, and Gary Player in 1970 by winning the Transvaal Open.
Player was defeated by Bland to win the South African PGA Championship in 1977.
Bland, who has amassed 19 victories on the Sunshine Tour, has also won twice on the DP World Tour (European Tour) and peaked at number 48 in the Official World Golf Rankings.
John Bland’s Marital Status
Bland was married to Sonja Bland. Announcing his death to the general public, his wife said “I met John 25 years ago and I knew immediately what a special man he was. The support and loving we have received from his lifelong friends during this time has been incredible and we are all grateful that John is now at peace.”
John Bland’s Family & Siblings
We have no details about his family at the moment.
Why is John Bland famous?
Bland won twice after joining the DP World Tour, which was then known as the European Tour, and did so by outdueling two players who would go on to become members of the World Golf Hall of Fame.
At the 1983 Benson & Hedges International in England, he took first place and defeated Bernhard Langer by one stroke.
Bland had a successful senior golf career as well, winning three times on the Legends Tour and five times on the PGA Tour Champions.
John Bland’s Children
Bland is survived by three children; John-Mark, Bonney and Candice.
John Bland’s Social Media
We have no details about Bland’s social media.
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