Pete Brown (golfer)
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Pete Brown (February 2, 1935 – May 1, 2015) was an American professional golfer who is best known as the first African American to win a PGA Tour event with his win at the Waco Turner Open.
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Pete Brown | |
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Personal information | |
Born | (1935-02-02)February 2, 1935 Port Gibson, Mississippi |
Died | May 1, 2015(2015-05-01) (aged 80) Augusta, Georgia |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 14 st) |
Sporting nationality | United States |
Career | |
Status | Professional |
Former tour(s) | PGA Tour Champions Tour |
Professional wins | 14 |
Number of wins by tour | |
PGA Tour | 2 |
Other | 12 |
Best results in major championships | |
Masters Tournament | DNP |
PGA Championship | T33: 1964 |
U.S. Open | T58: 1969 |
The Open Championship | DNP |
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