Johnny Palmer
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For the soap opera character, see Johnny Palmer (Family Affairs).
John Cornelius Palmer (July 3, 1918 – September 14, 2006) was an American professional golfer.
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Johnny Palmer | |
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Personal information | |
Full name | John Cornelius Palmer |
Born | (1918-07-03)July 3, 1918 Eldorado, North Carolina |
Died | September 14, 2006(2006-09-14) (aged 88) Albemarle, North Carolina |
Sporting nationality | United States |
Career | |
Turned professional | 1938 |
Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
Professional wins | 18 |
Number of wins by tour | |
PGA Tour | 7 |
Best results in major championships | |
Masters Tournament | T4: 1949 |
PGA Championship | 2nd: 1949 |
U.S. Open | T6: 1947 |
The Open Championship | DNP |
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Born in Eldorado, North Carolina, Palmer won seven times on the PGA Tour in the 1940s and 1950s, and was a member of the Ryder Cup team 1949.
Palmer died in Albemarle, North Carolina, at the age of 88.[1]