Dick Metz
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For the American tennis player, see Dick Metz (tennis).
Richard C. Metz (May 29, 1908 – May 5, 1993) was an American professional golfer.
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Dick Metz | |
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Personal information | |
Full name | Richard C. Metz |
Born | (1908-05-29)May 29, 1908 Arkansas City, Kansas |
Died | May 5, 1993(1993-05-05) (aged 84) Arkansas City, Kansas |
Sporting nationality | United States |
Career | |
Turned professional | 1927 |
Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
Professional wins | 14 |
Number of wins by tour | |
PGA Tour | 10 |
Other | 4 |
Best results in major championships | |
Masters Tournament | T8: 1938, 1947 |
PGA Championship | T3: 1939 |
U.S. Open | 2nd: 1938 |
The Open Championship | DNP |
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Metz won 10 times on the PGA Tour in the 1930s and 1940s. He had continued success as a senior golfer winning the Senior PGA Championship and World Seniors Championship in 1960.
Metz married actress Jean Chatburn on November 2, 1939. He was also a cattle rancher from the 1950s until his death. He was born and died in Arkansas City, Kansas.