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Johnny Dawson

American golfer and golf course architect (1902–1986) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Johnny Dawson
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John W. Dawson (December 20, 1902[1] – January 6, 1986) was an American amateur golfer and golf course architect.[2]

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Career

Dawson was born in Chicago, Illinois.[1] Although he was a lifelong amateur golfer, his amateur status was rescinded by the United States Golf Association (USGA) for a time due to his employment with the Spalding sporting goods company.[1] Dawson's amateur status was eventually restored and he competed in several USGA events. He was runner-up, at the age of 44, to Skee Riegel in 1947 U.S. Amateur.[3] Dawson played on the winning 1949 Walker Cup team.[4] He was also runner-up in 1958 U.S. Senior Amateur.[5]

As a golf course architect, he designed and built Marrakesh Country Club, the Seven Lakes, Thunderbird,[6] El Dorado, and La Quinta Country Clubs.[7]

Dawson also won the Southern California Golf Association (SCGA) amateur championship four times between 1942 and 1952.

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Personal life

Dawson lived in Palm Springs.[8][9] He was married to the puppetteer Velma Wayne Dawson.[10]

Awards and honors

In 2007, Dawson was inducted into the SCGA Hall of Fame.[11]

Amateur wins

Professional wins (3)

Note: all wins were as an amateur

PGA Tour wins (1)

Source:[12]

Other wins (2)

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur

References

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