Willie Tucker
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William Henry Tucker, Sr. (15 August 1872 – 6 October 1954) was an American professional golfer and golf course architect of English birth. Tucker placed seventh in the 1896 U.S. Open, held 18 July at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York.[1][2]
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Willie Tucker, Sr. | |
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Personal information | |
Full name | William Henry Tucker, Sr. |
Born | (1872-08-15)15 August 1872 England |
Died | 6 October 1954(1954-10-06) (aged 82) Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Sporting nationality | England United States |
Career | |
Turned professional | c. 1890 |
Best results in major championships | |
Masters Tournament | DNP |
PGA Championship | DNP |
U.S. Open | T7: 1896 |
The Open Championship | T37: 1894 |
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Although a fine golfer, the bulk of his career would not be spent as a tournament player but rather as a golf course architect.