Harry Todd (golfer)

Harry Lorenzo Todd (November 6, 1916 – October 9, 1966) was an American professional golfer.

Harry Todd
Todd, circa 1948
Personal information
Full nameHarry Lorenzo Todd
Born(1916-11-06)November 6, 1916
Dallas, Texas
DiedOctober 9, 1966(1966-10-09) (aged 49)
Dallas, Texas
Sporting nationality United States
Career
Turned professional1944
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins4
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour1
Other3
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentT8: 1948
PGA ChampionshipT33: 1952
U.S. OpenT13: 1941, 1947, 1952
The Open ChampionshipDNP

Todd was born in Dallas, Texas.[1] As an amateur, he won the 1939 Western Amateur and finished runner-up to Bud Ward in 1941. He turned professional in 1944.

Todd made his living primarily as a club professional, but did play on the PGA Tour after World War II. He won once, at the 1946 Orlando Open.[1][2][3] Also in 1946, he finish one stroke behind Ben Hogan in the inaugural Colonial National Invitation.[4] He led the 1948 Masters Tournament after 36 holes but would finish in a tied for eighth place.[5]

Amateur wins

Professional wins

PGA Tour wins (1)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner-upRef
1Dec 1, 1946Orlando Open−9 (70-70-67-68=275)1 stroke Johnny Palmer[3]

Other wins

References