The Fabulous Life and Times of Sir Henry Cotton
Today
The world of Henry Cotton’s continues to expand through new product categories, territories and channels. Find Henry Cotton’s lifestyle products for men, women and children in nearly 700 fine merchants.
Womanswear
A women’s collection from Henry Cotton’s is launched
The Legacy
Shortly before his death at age 80, Henry is knighted by Queen Elizabeth, the first golfer to be so recognized for service to the game In his day, Henry was perhaps as well-known for his enviable wardrobe, extravagant parties and over-the-top lifestyle as for his athleticism, relentlessly competitive nature and..Read More
The Fishermen
The brand’s iconic logo featuring three Fly Fishermen is introduced to reflect Sir Henry’s lifelong love of the sport
World Golf Hall of Fame
Having won 30 major titles throughout the world and written ten books, Henry is inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He is recognized today as the greatest British player of his generation
Henry Cotton’s goes international
Distribution of the Henry Cotton’s collection ventures beyond Italian borders and throughout Europe, traded in better specialty stores and department stores as well as monobrand boutiques
Henry Cotton’s since 1978
The Henry Cotton’s fashion brand is created and launched in Italy, reflecting Henry’s refined taste and passion for luxury and quality. The collection reinvents the tradition of impeccable British tailoring with continental flair of Italian design and quality.
The Henry Cotton’s Fashion Brand
The Henry Cotton’s fashion brand is created, reflecting Henry’s refined taste and passion for luxury and quality. The collection reinvents the tradition of impeccable British tailoring with continental flair of Italian design and quality. The brand’s iconic logo featuring three Fly Fishermen is introduced a few years later to reflect..Read More
Algarve, Portugal
Henry designs one of the most notable golf courses in the world, the Penina Hotels & Golf Resort in Algarve, Portugal. Algarve becomes a second home to Henry and a respite from his many professional and charitable pursuits.
Rookie of the year
The European PGA Golf Circuit creates the “Henry Cotton’s Rookie of the Year” award, which has since been bestowed to greats such as Nick Faldo and Sergio Garcia.
British Ryder Cup
Henry’s third British Open Championship, along with his leadership of the British Ryder Cup team the year before, complete Henry’s transformation from youthful anti-establishment rebel to international sport legend and celebrity
WW2
World War II: Henry joins the Royal Air Force as a pilot in active service. He receives the title of Member of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition for his humanitarian activity for the Red Cross
“Toots” Estanguet de Moss
Disappointing a legion of eligible ladies, Henry marries “Toots” Estanguet de Moss, an Argentinian heiress. The devoted Toots is credited with elevating Henry’s sartorial flair and extravagant lifestyle to “five-star” heights
Again
Henry wins the British Open Championship for the second of three times
The British Open Championship
After a decade of American domination, Henry reclaims the Claret Jug for Britain at 27, to win the British Open (Golf) Championship. Dunlop Golf Company issues its famous “Dunlop 65” in honor of Henry’s low score. It is still in production today. Henry’s rebellious nature, abundant confidence and movie-star good..Read More
Flying high
Just for fun, Henry begins training for his pilot’s license
Henry the Pro
Henry is named “pro” at the respected Langley Park Golf Club in Kent, becoming the youngest Head Golf Pro in the history of British golf
Henry and Leslie
Famously forsaking his scholarship and leaving public school after refusing to be caned for insubordination, Henry (and his faithful older brother Leslie), set out against all odds to be professional golfers. The rest, as they say, is history
a natural born talent
Henry’s precious athletic talent is revealed when he wins the Pilling Cup, the men’s Knockout, the Club Championship and the Hutchings Trophy, all in one year – at 16. When he isn’t winning at golf, he is winning at cricket with school mates
Henry Cotton
Thomas Henry Cotton, known to all as “Henry,” is born in Holmes Chapel, England to a humble family