Jerry Steelsmith
| Jerry Steelsmith | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
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
- 1969 Southern California PGA Championship
- 1972 Central New York PGA Championship
- 1973 Central New York PGA Championship
- 1974 Central New York PGA Championship
- 1978 Central New York PGA Championship
References
- ↑ Elliott, Len; Kelly, Barbara (1976). Who's Who in Golf. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House. ISBN 0-87000-225-2.
- ↑ "Steelsmith Leads Almaden Golf On Opening 67". The St. Petersburg Times. October 31, 1964. p. 4C. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
- ↑ "Steelsmith Nabs Portland Lead". The Deseret News. September 22, 1961. p. 8B. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
- ↑ "Syracuse Pro Sets Pace In U.S. Open Qualifying". Schnectady Gazette. May 22, 1971. p. 23.
External links
- Jerry Steelsmith at the PGA Tour official site