Charlie Yates

Charlie Yates
Personal information
Full nameCharles Richardson Yates
Born(1913-09-09)September 9, 1913
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
DiedOctober 17, 2005(2005-10-17) (aged 92)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Sporting nationality United States
Career
CollegeGeorgia Tech
StatusAmateur
Best results in major championships
(wins: 1)
Masters TournamentT17: 1940
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenT50: 1934
The Open ChampionshipDNP
British AmateurWon: 1938
Achievements and awards
Bob Jones Award1980
Georgia Golf Hall of Fame1989

Charles Richardson Yates (September 9, 1913 – October 17, 2005) was an American amateur golfer. He is noted for winning the 1938 Amateur Championship, captaining the United States Walker Cup team and being the long-time Secretary of Augusta National Golf Club.