Scottish Golfer Sam Torrance was a prolific player throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Now a popular commentator across the sport, he has enjoyed a phenomenal career which has set him in good stead to deliver as a golf speaker, specialising in after dinner speeches across a multitude of events and occasions. From winning the famed European Tour an incredible twenty one times to securing the top spot in the 1980 Australian PGA Championship title and accruing eleven European Senior wins, Torrance has earned his legendary status in the game.
Turing professional aged only sixteen, Sam Torrance gained worldwide recognition for his accurate short iron play and long driving which saw him gain forty four professional wins throughout his career. Torrance cemented his superiority within the sport when he successfully guided the European Ryder Cup team to glory in 2002. Having competed within the competition as a player on eight separate occasions, he knew the requirements for success and guided his troop to the title, sinking the winning put himself. Professional and articulate throughout his career, Torrance qualified for senior tournaments in 2003 and achieved first position in the European Senior Tour’s Order of Merit on three separate years (2005, 2006 and 2009).
For his long-lasting services to the sport, Torrance was awarded an MBE in 1996 and an OBE in 2003. Since retiring from the sport in 2017 after the Staysure Tour, Torrance has become a regular sports commentator. Currently working for the BBC, he provides coverage of all the top golfing events, including the Tiger Woods PGA Tour. Also making a total of five appearances on the show ‘A Question of Sport’, he made history by achieving the first ever perfect score in 2008 with his teammates; Sharron Davies and Phil Tufnell.
Proving successful as a golf day host, Torrance is a popular addition to all events, especially as an after dinner speaker and sports speaker. Through sharing anecdote tales of his high profile career, audiences not only get an insight into one of Scotland’s greatest golfers but they gain an understanding of the determination, drive, and perseverance required to achieve success. An inspirational speaker, Sam Torrence is a hit with crowds due to his charm and charisma on stage, no matter what the occasion.
How to hire Sam Torrance
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Sam Torrance for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
** We do not accept requests for autographs, signed merchandise, fan mail, birthday messages or any other non-commercial contact with the speakers or acts. Each speaker on the website may not have necessarily worked with Champions in the past but are known to perform such engagements within the industry.
"Sam was fantastic, extremely accommodating and our guests loved hearing the stories but also receiving tips as they practised their swing in our golf simulator alongside Sam." - Jenny, Events Manager, Riverstone Living
- 2003 - Awarded an OBE
- 2002 - Ryder Cup-winning captain
- 1996 - Awarded an MBE
- Winner of three Ryder Cups as a player
- Winner of 44 Professional tour events.
