title: William Breck Torrance
text: # William Breck Torrance
  
  William Breck Torrance (1888 – 25 July 1956) was a Scottish amateur golfer who played in the early 20th century. Torrance's best performance came in the 1927 Open Championship when he tied for tenth place. His younger brother, Tony, was also a noted amateur golfer.
  
  ## Early life
  
  Torrance was born in Edinburgh in 1888.
  
  ## 1927 Open Championship
  
  The 1927 Open Championship was the 62nd Open Championship, held 13–15 July at the Old Course at St Andrews in St Andrews, Scotland. Amateur Bobby Jones successfully defended the title with a dominating six stroke victory, the second of his three victories at the Open Championship.
  
  ## Death
  
  Torrance died suddenly at his home in Edinburgh on 25 July 1956.
  
  ## Team appearances
  
  * Walker Cup (representing Great Britain): 1922
  * England–Scotland Amateur Match (representing Scotland): 1922 (winners), 1923 (winners), 1924, 1926, 1927 (tie), 1928, 1930
  * Ireland–Scotland Amateur Match (representing Scotland): 1928 (winners), 1929 (winners), 1930 (tie)
  