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Fred Haas

Frederick Theodore Haas Jr. (January 3, 1916 – January 26, 2004) was an American professional golfer.

Amateur career

Haas was born in Portland, Arkansas. After graduating from Dermott High School, he graduated from Louisiana State University in 1937, winning the NCAA individual championship in his senior year.

Professional career

Haas's first PGA Tour win, at the Memphis Invitational as an amateur, broke Byron Nelson's record streak of 11 straight victories (Nelson finished 4th).[1] He turned pro in early 1946. He played on the 1953 Ryder Cup team.

Personal life

Haas died in Metairie, Louisiana at age 88.[2]

Amateur wins

this list may be incomplete

Professional wins (7)

PGA Tour wins (5)

PGA Tour playoff record (2–3)

Other regular wins (1)

Senior wins (2)

Results in major championships

Haas at the 1949 Miami Open, which he won

Amateur

Professional

  Top 10
  Did not play

NT = no tournament
WD = withdrew
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
R256, R128, R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = round in which player lost in match play

Sources: U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur,[4] 1938 British Amateur[5]

Summary

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur

Professional

References

  1. ^ Kelley, Brent. "Byron Nelson's 1945 Tournament Results". About.com. Archived from the original on April 2, 2016. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
  2. ^ "Fred Haas; Golfer, 88". The New York Times. January 29, 2004.
  3. ^ "Clipped From The Shreveport Journal". The Shreveport Journal. 1969-07-14. p. 12. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
  4. ^ USGA Championship Database Archived June 22, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "Field of International Renown". The Glasgow Herald. May 27, 1938. p. 7.

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