Jerry Steelsmith

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Jerry Steelsmith
Personal information
Born (1935-11-26) November 26, 1935 (age 88)
Peoria, Illinois
Sporting nationalityFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Residence Syracuse, New York
Career
College Glendale College
Turned professional1957
Former tour(s) PGA Tour
Professional wins5
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament DNP
PGA Championship T48: 1970
U.S. Open T29: 1961
The Open Championship DNP

Jerry Steelsmith (born November 26, 1935) is an American professional golfer.

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Steelsmith was born in Peoria, Illinois. [1] A native of Glendale, California, Steelsmith played on the PGA Tour from 1961 to 1968. [2] He finished second five times on the PGA Tour: 1961 Hot Springs Open Invitational, 1962 Azalea Open, 1962 500 Festival Open Invitation, 1963 Frank Sinatra Open Invitational, and 1964 Almaden Open Invitational.

He is a former All-Army Champion. [3] He was also captain of the golf team at Glendale College. [4]

Professional wins

this list may be incomplete

Playoff record

PGA Tour playoff record (0–2)

No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result
1 1962 Azalea Open Flag of the United States.svg Dave Marr Lost to birdie on first extra hole
2 1964 Almaden Open Invitational Flag of the United States.svg Pete Brown, Flag of the United States.svg Billy Casper Casper won with birdie on third extra hole after 18 hole playoff;
Casper: −4 (68),
Brown: −4 (68),
Steelsmith: +1 (73)

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References

  1. Elliott, Len; Kelly, Barbara (1976). Who's Who in Golf . New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House. ISBN   0-87000-225-2.
  2. "Steelsmith Leads Almaden Golf On Opening 67". The St. Petersburg Times. October 31, 1964. p. 4C. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  3. "Steelsmith Nabs Portland Lead". The Deseret News. September 22, 1961. p. 8B. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  4. "Syracuse Pro Sets Pace In U.S. Open Qualifying". Schnectady Gazette. May 22, 1971. p. 23.