Paddy Skerritt
# Paddy Skerritt

Patrick Joseph Skerritt (29 May 1926 – 21 November 2001) was an Irish professional golfer.

Skerritt was born in Lahinch, County Clare. He won many tournaments during his career, most of them in his home country, with his biggest success being the 1970 Alcan International. He was also the club professional for over 30 years at St. Anne's Golf Club, situated on Bull Island in Dublin Bay.

## Tournament wins

* 1967 Southern Ireland Championship
* 1968 Southern Ireland Championship
* 1970 Southern Ireland Championship, Carroll's Irish Match Play Championship, Alcan International
* 1973 Kerrygold Championship
* 1977 Irish PGA Championship
* 1978 PGA Seniors Championship
* 1980 PGA Seniors Championship

## Results in major championships

| Tournament | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Open Championship | CUT | T18 | CUT | | | | CUT | | | | | CUT |

Note: Skerritt only played in The Open Championship.

CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1969 Open Championship) "T" = tied

## Team appearances

* R.T.V. International Trophy (representing Ireland): 1967
* Double Diamond International (representing Ireland): 1971
