He announced his retirement from international golf in September 1955 after having lost a singles cup match to American Harvie Ward in May 1955.

Born in Wallasey on 9 April 1921,[3] White was educated at Merchant Taylors' Boys' School, Crosby.

[7] By May 1955, his credentials were questioned by the Evening Times who noted that he was no longer described as Britain's number one for the reason that he was not making sufficient appearances in major tournaments and could therefore not be judged.

[8] White announced in September 1955 that he was to retire from international golf, having participated with each British Walker Cup team since 1947 without losing a singles match.

LA = low amateur "T" indicates a tie for a place R64, R32, R16 = Round in which player lost in match play