Billy Burke (golfer)

Billy Burke
Personal information
Full nameWilliam John Burke
Born(1902-12-14)December 14, 1902
Naugatuck, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedApril 19, 1972(1972-04-19) (aged 69)
Clearwater, Florida, U.S.
Height5 ft 11.5 in (1.82 m)
Weight172 lb (78 kg; 12.3 st)
Sporting nationality United States
Career
StatusProfessional
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins17
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour13
Other4
Best results in major championships
(wins: 1)
Masters TournamentT3: 1934, 1939
PGA ChampionshipT3: 1931
U.S. OpenWon: 1931
The Open ChampionshipDNP

William John Burke, Burkauskas (polonized Burkowski) (December 14, 1902 – April 19, 1972) was an American professional golfer during the early 20th century.