Ralph Guldahl

Ralph Guldahl
Personal information
Full nameRalph J. Guldahl
Born(1911-11-22)November 22, 1911
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
DiedJune 11, 1987(1987-06-11) (aged 75)
Sherman Oaks, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight175 lb (79 kg; 12.5 st)
Sporting nationality United States
SpouseLaverne
Children1
Career
CollegeNone
Turned professional1931
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins16
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour16
Best results in major championships
(wins: 3)
Masters TournamentWon: 1939
PGA ChampionshipT3: 1940
U.S. OpenWon: 1937, 1938
The Open ChampionshipT11: 1937
Achievements and awards
World Golf Hall of Fame1981 (member page)

Ralph J. Guldahl (November 22, 1911 – June 11, 1987) was an American professional golfer, one of the top five players in the sport from 1936 to 1940.[1][2] He won sixteen PGA Tour-sanctioned tournaments, including three majors (two U.S. Opens and one Masters).

  1. ^ Thomas, Robert McG. Jr. (June 14, 1987). "Ralph Guldahl dies at 75; golfer dominated tour, then quit". The New York Times. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
  2. ^ Glick, Shav (June 18, 1987). "A gentle man praised: Ralph Guldahl". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 17, 2014.