Jerry Steelsmith
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Jerry Steelsmith (born November 26, 1935) is an American professional golfer.
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Jerry Steelsmith | |
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Personal information | |
Born | (1935-11-26) November 26, 1935 (age 88) Peoria, Illinois |
Sporting 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 |
PGA Championship | T48: 1970 |
U.S. Open | T29: 1961 |
The Open Championship | DNP |
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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]