Jerry Steelsmith

Jerry Steelsmith
— Golfer —
Personal information
Born (1935-11-26) November 26, 1935
Peoria, Illinois
Nationality  United States
Residence Syracuse, New York
Career
College Glendale College
Turned professional 1957
Former tour(s) PGA Tour
Professional wins 5
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament DNP
U.S. Open T29: 1961
The Open Championship DNP
PGA Championship T48: 1970

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

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

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.


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