Richard Crawford (golfer)

Richard Crawford (born June 27, 1939) is an American professional golfer.

Richard Crawford
Personal information
Born (1939-06-27) June 27, 1939
El Dorado, Arkansas
Nationality United States
Career
CollegeUniversity of Houston
Turned professional1962
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins2
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentT29: 1960
PGA ChampionshipT20: 1970
U.S. OpenT22: 1970
The Open ChampionshipDNP

Crawford was born in El Dorado, Arkansas and attended the University of Houston.[1] There, he won the individual NCAA Golf Championship twice, in 1959 and 1960.[2] He was inducted into the University's Hall of Honor in 2004.[3]

Crawford turned professional in 1962 and played on the PGA Tour from 1964 to 1976, finishing second three times: 1967 Atlanta Classic, 1969 Heritage Golf Classic, 1970 Greater Milwaukee Open.[2][4] His best finish in a professional major championship was a tie for 20th in the 1967 PGA Championship.[5]

Crawford became a club professional in Georgia after his PGA Tour career ended. He was inducted into the Arkansas Golf Hall of Fame in 2003[6] and the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame in 2012.[1][2]

Amateur wins

this list may be incomplete

Professional wins

this list may be incomplete

U.S. national team appearances

Professional

References
  1. "Richard Crawford". Georgia State Golf Association. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  2. Thompson, Ian (January 26, 2012). "NCAA legend Richard Crawford, now a Birmingham resident, inducted into Georgia Golf Hall of Fame". AL.com. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  3. "Houston Announces Next Hall of Honor Class". Houston Cougars. April 14, 2004.
  4. "Richard Crawford – Performance (Career)". PGA Tour. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  5. "PGA Championship – Media Guide" (PDF). PGA of America. p. 60. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  6. "The Arkansas Golf Hall of Fame". Arkansas State Golf Association. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  7. "ASGA State Amateur History" (PDF). Arkansas State Golf Association. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
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