Tony Lema
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Anthony David Lema (February 25, 1934 – July 24, 1966) was an American professional golfer who rose to fame in the mid-1960s and won a major title, the 1964 Open Championship at the Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland.[1][2][3] He died two years later at age 32 in an aircraft accident near Chicago.[4][5]
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Tony Lema | |
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Personal information | |
Full name | Anthony David Lema |
Nickname | Champagne Tony |
Born | (1934-02-25)February 25, 1934 Oakland, California |
Died | July 24, 1966(1966-07-24) (aged 32) Lansing, Illinois |
Sporting nationality | United States |
Spouse | Elizabeth R. "Betty" Cline |
Career | |
College | None |
Turned professional | 1955 |
Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
Professional wins | 22 |
Number of wins by tour | |
PGA Tour | 12 |
Other | 10 |
Best results in major championships (wins: 1) | |
Masters Tournament | 2nd: 1963 |
PGA Championship | T9: 1964 |
U.S. Open | T4: 1966 |
The Open Championship | Won: 1964 |
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