Harry Todd (golfer)
| Harry Todd | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
November 6, 1916 Dallas, Texas |
| Died | October 9, 1966 (aged 49) |
| Nationality |
 United States |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1945 |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 1 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | T8: 1948 |
| U.S. Open | T13: 1941, 1947, 1952 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
| PGA Championship | T33: 1952 |
Harry Todd (November 6, 1916 – October 9, 1966) was an American professional golfer.
Todd was born in Dallas, Texas.[1] As an amateur, he won the 1939 Western Amateur and finished runner-up to Bud Ward in 1941. He turned professional in 1945.
Todd made his living primarily as a club professional, but did play on the PGA Tour after World War II. He won once, at the 1946 Orlando Open.[1][2][3] Also in 1946, he finish one stroke behind Ben Hogan in the inaugural Colonial National Invitation.[4] He led the 1948 Masters Tournament after 36 holes but would finish in a tied for eighth place.[5]
Amateur wins
- 1939 Western Amateur
Professional wins
PGA Tour wins
- 1946 Orlando Open[3]
Other wins
References
- 1 2 Elliott, Len; Kelly, Barbara (1976). Who's Who in Golf. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House. p. 185. ISBN 0-87000-225-2.
- ↑ Barkow, Al (November 1989). The History of the PGA TOUR. Doubleday. pp. 240, 254. ISBN 0-385-26145-4.
- 1 2 "Todd Winner At Orlando". Miami Daily News (Miami, Florida). Associated Press. December 2, 1946. p. 3-B. Retrieved February 25, 2011.
- ↑ "Little Ben Hogan Takes Colonial Golf Match". Sarasota Herald-Tribune (Sarasota, Florida). Associated Press. May 20, 1946. p. 10. Retrieved May 22, 2010.
- ↑ "Harry Todd Surprise Leader in Masters Play". St. Petersburg Times (St. Petersburg, Florida). United Press. April 10, 1948. p. 12. Retrieved February 25, 2011.
- ↑ "Week-end Sports". Ellensburg Daily Record (Ellensburg, Washington). Associated Press. September 29, 1947. p. 3. Retrieved February 25, 2011.
- ↑ "Sports Briefs". The News and Courier (Charleston, South Carolina). October 11, 1966. p. 3-B. Retrieved February 25, 2011.
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