S. Davidson Herron

S. Davidson Herron
 Golfer 
Personal information
Born October 16, 1897
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Died January 27, 1956 (aged 58)
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Nationality  United States
Career
Status Amateur
Best results in major championships
(Wins: 1)
Masters Tournament DNP
The Open Championship DNP
PGA Championship DNP
U.S. Amateur Won: 1919

S. Davidson "Dave" Herron (October 16, 1897 – January 27, 1956)[1] was an American amateur golfer.

Herron won the 1919 U.S. Amateur at Oakmont Country Club, his home club, defeating Bobby Jones in the final, 5 and 4.[2][3]

Herron played on the winning 1923 Walker Cup team. He also won the Pennsylvania Amateur twice.[4]

Amateur wins

this list may be incomplete

U.S. national team appearances

References

  1. Elliott, Len; Kelly, Barbara (1976). Who's Who in Golf. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House. p. 89. ISBN 0-87000-225-2.
  2. "U.S. Amateur – Past Champions – 1919". United States Golf Association. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  3. "Crowd Of 6,000 Sees Local Lad Beat Jones". The Pittsburg Press. August 24, 1919. pp. 1, 6 (additional news section).
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Pennsylvania Amateur – Past Champions". Pennsylvania Golf Association. Retrieved January 8, 2014.