Norman Drew Wife: Meet Valerie Drew

Valerie Drew was the wife of Norman Drew, Northern Irish professional golfer and one of Northern Ireland’s most celebrated golfers.

The couple got married in 1958. They had two children, Heather and Gordon. Their son Gordon Drew is also a professional golfer, currently at Donaghadee Golf Club, County Down, Northern Ireland

Additional information about his wife Valerie is not available. Norman Drew died in 13 August 2023, at the age of 91. His cause of death has not been revealed.

Norman Drew won Irish amateur, North of Ireland and East of Ireland titles before turning professional in 1953. He won the Yorkshire Evening News Tournament and competed in the Ryder Cup in 1959.

He went on to represent Ireland in the Canada Cup (later renamed the World Cup), making him the first golfer to compete in the Walker Cup, Ryder Cup, and Canada Cup.

Drew played in the Open Championship on 15 occasions stretching to 1971 and his best finish was a share of 15th spot at St Andrews in 1957. His short game was legendary.