Fred Marti
American professional golfer (born 1940)
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::summary American professional golfer (born 1940) ::
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| name | Fred Marti |
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| fullname | Fred Walter Marti |
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| birth_place | Baytown, Texas, U.S. |
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| height | |
| weight | 200 lb |
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| college | University of Houston |
| yearpro | 1964 |
| tour | |
| extour | PGA Tour |
| prowins | 2 |
| otherwins | |
| majorwins | |
| masters | DNP |
| usopen | T54: 1970 |
| open | DNP |
| pga | T9: 1971 |
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Early life and amateur career
Marti was born in Baytown, Texas. He was a member of the 1962 team that went undefeated and won the NCAA Division I Championship.
Professional career
In 1964, Marti turned professional. He played the PGA Tour from 1964 to 1980. His best finishes were a trio of second places: 2nd at the 1971 Kaiser International Open Invitational, 2nd at the 1972 Colonial National Invitation, and 2nd at the 1978 Ed McMahon-Jaycees Quad Cities Open. His best finish in a major was a T-9 at the 1971 PGA Championship.
After retiring from the PGA Tour in 1980, Marti replaced Homero Blancas as the head golf professional at Silverbell Golf Course in Tucson, Arizona. He was recognized by the Southwest Section of the PGA as Teacher of the Year in 1989. In 1996, Marti returned to his hometown of Baytown, Texas after accepting the head professional position at Evergreen Point Golf Course. Though retired, he continues to coach PGA Tour player Shawn Stefani.
Professional wins
this list may be incomplete
- 1971 United Air Lines-Ontario Open (unofficial PGA Tour event)
- 1981 Arizona Open
References
References
- (1976). "Who's Who in Golf". Arlington House.
- He played college golf at the [[University of Houston]] with [[Homero Blancas]], Dick Crawford, [[Babe Hiskey]], [[Rocky Thompson (golfer). Rocky Thompson]], and [[Kermit Zarley]].[http://www.uhcougars.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/hou/sports/m-golf/auto_pdf/2010mediaguide-section6 Houston Cougars Golf - 2010 Media Guide] page 71
- (2009). "The USA Today Golfers Encyclopedia". [[Skyhorse Publishing]].
- (April 5, 2019). "Grandson of Fred Marti shares lead in Sanya". PGA Tour Series-China.
- (July 8, 2008). "1971 winners sorted by age". PGA Tour.
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