Ralph Guldahl
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Ralph J. GuldahlCountry:
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[1911-1987]. Born on Nov 22, 1911 in Dallas, Texas. Died on June 11, 1987 in Sherman Oaks, California (aged 75).Original/Home Club:
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Professional golfer; golf writer.Turned Pro:
1931MAJORS (3): US Open (1937, '38); The Masters (1939). Other notable wins: Western Open (1937, '38, '39). PGA Tour wins (16). Ryder Cup player (1937). World Golf Hall of Fame (inducted in 1981).
Guldahl was one of the best PGA Tour players of the 1930s.
America
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Played as the Milwaukee Open (Aug 2-4; one-off PGA Tour event, which reappeared in 1955 as the Miller High Life Open). Second-placed Ed "Porky" Oliver (USA) [North Hills CC, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin].
America
Dapper Dan
Played as the inaugural Dapper Dan Open (Aug 11-13; next played in 1948). Ralph Guldahl (USA) beat Densmore "Denny" Shute (USA) and Gene Sarazen (USA) in an 18-hole Monday playoff (Guldahl 70, Shute 74, Sarazen 75). [Wildwood CC, Allison Park, nr Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; now called Wildwood GC].
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The Masters Tournament (6th) (Mar 30-Apr 2). Second-placed Sam Snead (USA) finished 1 shot behind Guldahl (USA). It was third time lucky for Guldahl, who was runner-up in the previous two Masters Tournaments. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].
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Played as the Greater Greensboro Open (March 23-26). Second-placed Lawson Little (USA) and Clayton Heafner (USA) finished 3 shots behind Guldahl (USA). [Sedgefield CC and Starmount Forest CC, Greensboro, NC].
America
WGA
Played as the Western Open (June 14-16). Second-placed Sam Snead (USA) finished 7 shots behind Ralph Guldahl (USA), who recorded his third straight win in this event. [Westwood CC, St Louis, Missouri].
Majors
USGA
The US Open (42nd) (June 9-11). Second-placed Dick Metz (USA) finished 6 shots behind defending champion Guldahl (USA). [Cherry Hills CC, Englewood, nr Denver, CO].
America
WGA
Played as the Western Open (Sept 17-20). Defending champion Ralph Guldahl (USA) beat Horton Smith (USA) in an 18-hole Monday playoff. Playoff scores: Guldahl 72 (E), Smith 76 (+4). [Canterbury GC, Beachwood, Ohio].
Majors
USGA
The US Open (41st) (June 10-12). Second-placed Sam Snead (USA) finished 2 shots behind Guldahl (USA). [South course, Oakland Hills CC, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan].
America
WGA
Played as the Western Open (June 19-21). Second-placed Ray Mangrum (USA) finished 3 shots behind 24-year-old Ralph Guldahl (USA), who shot a closing round 64 to clinch the win. [Davenport CC, Pleasant Valley, nr Davenport, Iowa].
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Played as the Miami Biltmore Open (Dec 4-7). Second-placed and defending champion Horton Smith (USA) finished 2 shots behind Ralph Guldahl (USA). [The Biltmore, Coral Gables, Miami, FL].
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Played as the inaugural Arizona Open (Jan 22-24). Second-placed John Perelli (USA) finished 5 shots behind Guldahl (USA). Final two rounds played on the third day. [Phoenix CC, Phoenix, AZ].
124th US Open: the No.2 Course at Pinehurst once again plays host to this most illustrious championship (June 13-16). Wyndham Clark defends his title, having won at Los Angeles CC in 2023.
79th Women’s US Open: the second women’s major championship of the season gets underway at Lancaster CC in Pennsylvania. It’s the second time the championship has been held here.
(May 30-June 2).
Nelly Korda: won the Mizuho Americas Open (May 16-19) at Liberty National GC, continuing her extraordinary form in LPGA events. This was her sixth win in seven starts in 2024.
Xander Schauffele: recorded his first major championship win, and second record-equalling low score of 62 in a major. Only he, Branden Grace, Rickie Fowler and Shane Lowry have achieved this feat in a men’s major championship.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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