Labron Harris, Jr.
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Labron Harris, Jr. (born September 27, 1941) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1960s and 1970s.
Harris attended Oklahoma State University, where he was a distinguished member of the golf team: second-team All American in 1961, first-team All American and winner of the U.S. Amateur in 1962. His father, Labron Harris, Sr. was the Oklahoma State Cowboys golf coach from 1947 – 1973.
Harris defeated Bert Yancey in a playoff at the 1971 Robinson Open Golf Classic for his first PGA Tour win.[1] Also in 1971, Harris was the first-round leader at the U.S. Open with a score of 67, eventually fading to finish the tournament at T-46.[2] His best finish in a major was a T-24 at the 1965 U.S. Open.[3]
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[edit] Amateur wins
- 1962 U.S. Amateur
[edit] PGA Tour wins
[edit] Other wins
- 1963 Oklahoma Open
- 1964 par-3 contest at The Masters
[edit] References
- ^ Today in Golf History: September 26. Retrieved on 2007-12-27.
- ^ 1971 U.S. Open. Retrieved on 2007-12-27.
- ^ Golf Major Championships. Retrieved on 2007-12-27.
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