Denny Shute

Denny Shute
Shute in 1934
Personal information
Full nameHerman Densmore Shute
NicknameDenny
Born(1904-10-25)October 25, 1904
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
DiedMay 13, 1974(1974-05-13) (aged 69)
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
SpouseHettie M. Potts Shute
ChildrenNancy Paige (Shute)
Career
CollegeWestern Reserve
Turned professional1928
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins17
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour16
Other1
Best results in major championships
(wins: 3)
Masters Tournament5th: 1935
PGA ChampionshipWon: 1936, 1937
U.S. Open2nd: 1941
The Open ChampionshipWon: 1933
Achievements and awards
World Golf Hall of Fame2008 (member page)

Herman Densmore "Denny" Shute (October 25, 1904 – May 13, 1974) was an American professional golfer who won three major championships in the 1930s.