Horton Smith

Horton Smith
Smith in 1929
Personal information
NicknameThe Joplin Ghost
Born(1908-05-22)May 22, 1908
Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
DiedOctober 15, 1963(1963-10-15) (aged 55)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Sporting nationality United States
Career
CollegeSouthwest Missouri State - Now Missouri State University
Turned professional1926
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins34
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour30
Other4
Best results in major championships
(wins: 2)
Masters TournamentWon: 1934, 1936
PGA ChampionshipT3: 1928
U.S. Open3rd: 1930, 1940
The Open ChampionshipT4: 1930
Achievements and awards
World Golf Hall of Fame1990 (member page)
PGA Tour
leading money winner
1936
Bob Jones Award1962

Horton Smith (May 22, 1908 – October 15, 1963) was an American professional golfer, best known as the winner of the first and third Masters Tournaments.


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