Horton Smith
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Horton Smith (May 22, 1908 – October 15, 1963) was an American professional golfer, best known as the winner of the first and third Masters Tournaments.
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Horton Smith | |||||||
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Personal information | |||||||
Nickname | The Joplin Ghost | ||||||
Born | (1908-05-22)May 22, 1908 Springfield, Missouri | ||||||
Died | October 15, 1963(1963-10-15) (aged 55) Detroit, Michigan | ||||||
Sporting nationality | United States | ||||||
Career | |||||||
College | Southwest Missouri State - Now Missouri State University | ||||||
Turned professional | 1926 | ||||||
Former tour(s) | PGA Tour | ||||||
Professional wins | 34 | ||||||
Number of wins by tour | |||||||
PGA Tour | 30 | ||||||
Other | 4 | ||||||
Best results in major championships (wins: 2) | |||||||
Masters Tournament | Won: 1934, 1936 | ||||||
PGA Championship | T3: 1928 | ||||||
U.S. Open | 3rd: 1930, 1940 | ||||||
The Open Championship | T4: 1930 | ||||||
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