Doug Ford (golfer)

Doug Ford
Ford during the 1951 L.A. Open
Personal information
Full nameDouglas Michael Ford Sr.
Born(1922-08-06)August 6, 1922
West Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedMay 14, 2018(2018-05-14) (aged 95)
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight180 lb (82 kg; 13 st)
Sporting nationality United States
Career
Turned professional1949
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Champions Tour
Professional wins34
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour19
Other12 (regular)
3 (senior)
Best results in major championships
(wins: 2)
Masters TournamentWon: 1957
PGA ChampionshipWon: 1955
U.S. OpenT5: 1959
The Open ChampionshipT24: 1964
Achievements and awards
World Golf Hall of Fame2011 (member page)
PGA Player of the Year1955

Douglas Michael Ford Sr. (born Douglas Michael Fortunato;[1] August 6, 1922 – May 14, 2018) was an American professional golfer and two-time major golf champion. Ford turned professional in 1949, later going on to win the 1955 PGA Championship and the 1957 Masters Tournament. He was also a member of four Ryder Cup teams (1955, 1957, 1959, and 1961) and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2011.

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