He turned professional in 1979 and earned a European Tour card on his first visit to qualifying school.

His best season was 1985, when he finished 33rd on the Order of Merit and picked up his only European Tour win at the Tunisian Open.

[2] After leaving the tour, he ran a golf academy called Swingtime in Grimsby.

Bennett was coached by Eric Sharp, father in law to fellow professional Gordon J.

[3] European Tour playoff record (1–0) Note: Bennett only played in The Open Championship.