Denis John Hutchinson (born 14 March 1932) is a former South African professional golfer. Hutchinson was born and raised in Rhodesia but moved to South Africa as a young adult. He represented South Africa in several elite amateur events, including the Commonwealth Tournament and Eisenhower Trophy. He also had much success in professional events as an amateur, culminating with a victory at the 1959 South African Open. He turned professional shortly thereafter and played primarily in South Africa and Europe. In South Africa he won many events, including the South African Masters three times, as well as four significant tournaments in Europe. After he retired Hutchinson became a notable broadcasters, earning the label "Voice of Golf" in South Africa. Amateur career Hutchinson was born in Umtali, Southern Rhodesia (now Mutare, Zimbabwe) in 1932. In 1953, Hutchinson qualified for the South African Amateur as medallist. He won the Proudfoot Trophy for this accomplishment. He was also low amateur at the Transvaal Open that year. In June 1954, Hutchinson played the Commonwealth Tournament in St Andrews Golf Club in Scotland. The event included Great Britain and a number of countries from the British Commonwealth against each other. In a foursomes match, Hutchinson and partner Jim Boyd lost to Australians Doug Bachii and Peter Heard, 2 and 1. South Africa ultimately finished in fourth place out of five teams. In 1954, he was again medallist at the qualifying stage of the South African Amateur. He played well at the event proper, reaching the finals. In the finals, he lost to A.D. Jackson on the 37th hole. In 1955, while still an amateur, he began to have continuous success at professional tournaments. That year he won the Natal Open. The following year he won the Southern Rhodesian Championship. In 1957, he finished low amateur at the Transvaal Open for the fourth time. As of 1958, he lived in Germiston, South Africa. In 1958, he was selected to represent South Africa in the Eisenhower Trophy. The event was held in October at St Andrews Golf Club in Scotland. South Africa's team finished in a tie for sixth among 29 teams. In 1959, he played the South African Open. He finished at 282 (−14) and defeated Gary Player by a stroke. In November, he played the Commonwealth Tournament again. The event was played at Royal Johannesburg Golf Club. South Africa's team won the event. Professional career