Felice Torza
| Felice Torza | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Felice Joseph Torza |
| Born |
March 15, 1920 Naples, Italy |
| Died | December 23, 1983 (aged 63) |
| Nationality |
 United States |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 5 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | T29: 1953 |
| U.S. Open | T24: 1952 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
| PGA Championship | 2nd: 1953 |
Felice Joseph Torza (March 15, 1920 – December 23, 1983) was an American professional golfer who played in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.
Biography
Torza was born in Naples, Italy, on March 15, 1920.[1] Like most of the golfers of his generation, he earned his living primarily as a club professional during his regular career years. Torza worked as the head club pro at the Aurora Country Club in Aurora, Illinois for 28 years.[2][3]
Torza was the runner-up in the 1953 PGA Championship. He was defeated by Walter Burkemo (2 and 1) in the match play era.[4]
Torza was nicknamed Toy Tiger[5] by his fellow golfers due to his fiercely competitive nature and diminutive stature.
Torza was inducted into the Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame in 1965.[6] He was awarded the Illinois PGA Professional of the Year award in 1968.[2]
He died on December 23, 1983.
Professional wins
- 1946 Connecticut Open
- 1947 Rhode Island Open
- 1950 Illinois Open Championship
- 1958 Illinois Open Championship
- 1965 Illinois Match Play Championship
References
- ↑ Burrill, Jack (10 August 1996). "Connecticut connections to the PGA Championship". CT Golfer. Retrieved 14 September 2007.
- 1 2 "A History of the Aurora Country Club". Retrieved 14 September 2007.
- ↑ "President's news from Aurora Country Club". Retrieved 14 September 2007.
- ↑ "Time Scoreboard". Time, Inc. 20 July 1953. Retrieved 14 September 2007.
- ↑ Harrington, Jeff. "Fenton Farms Evolves From Its Colorful Past". Michigan Golfer. Retrieved 14 September 2007.
- ↑ CT Golf Hall of Fame Members