Lloyd Mangrum | |||||||
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Personal information | |||||||
Full name | Lloyd Eugene Mangrum | ||||||
Nickname | Mr. Icicle | ||||||
Born | Trenton, Texas, U.S. | August 1, 1914||||||
Died | November 17, 1973 (aged 59) Apple Valley, California, U.S. | ||||||
Sporting nationality | United States | ||||||
Career | |||||||
College | None | ||||||
Turned professional | 1929 | ||||||
Former tour(s) | PGA Tour | ||||||
Professional wins | 45 | ||||||
Number of wins by tour | |||||||
PGA Tour | 36 | ||||||
Other | 9 | ||||||
Best results in major championships (wins: 1) | |||||||
Masters Tournament | 2nd/T2: 1940, 1949 | ||||||
PGA Championship | T3: 1941, 1949 | ||||||
U.S. Open | Won: 1946 | ||||||
The Open Championship | T24: 1953 | ||||||
Achievements and awards | |||||||
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Allegiance | United States |
Service | U.S. Army |
Rank | Staff sergeant |
Unit | 90th Infantry Division |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart (2) |
Lloyd Eugene Mangrum (August 1, 1914 – November 17, 1973) was an American professional golfer.[1][2] He was known for his smooth swing and his relaxed demeanour on the course, which earned him the nickname "Mr. Icicle."[3]