Havers was born in Norwich, England. He had first qualified for the Open in 1914 at the age of sixteen.[2] Havers was professional at Moor Park, West Lancashire, Coombe Hill, Sandy Lodge and Frinton.[2]
† indicates the event was won in a playoff; ‡ indicates the event was won wire-to-wire in 72-holes; # indicates the event was won by an amateur 1871 No championship; 1915–1919 cancelled due to World War I; 1940–1945 cancelled due to World War II; 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
