Sam Urzetta
American golfer
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Sam Urzetta |
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| fullname | Samuel Urzetta |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| death_date | |
| death_place | East Rochester, New York, U.S. |
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| weight | |
| nationality | |
| college | St. Bonaventure University |
| yearpro | 1954 |
| retired | |
| extour | PGA Tour |
| prowins | 3 |
| otherwins | |
| majorwins | |
| masters | T12: 1956 |
| usopen | T29: 1951 |
| open | DNP |
| pga | CUT: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1966, 1968 |
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Amateur career
Urzetta attended St. Bonaventure University where he captained the basketball team and led the nation in free-throw shooting percentage as a junior. He was inducted into the St. Bonaventure Athletics Hall of Fame in 1969.
In 1950, Urzetta won the U.S. Amateur over Frank Stranahan. The match went a record 39 holes (scheduled for 36), a record that still stands (although tied in 2000). and 1953.
Professional career
Urzetta turned professional in 1954
Amateur wins
this list may be incomplete
- 1948 Monroe Invitational, New York State Amateur
- 1949 Monroe Invitational
- 1950 Monroe Invitational, U.S. Amateur
Professional wins
- Western New York PGA (three times)
Awards and honors
- In 1969, Urzetta was inducted into the St. Bonaventure Athletics Hall of Fame
- In 1986, Urzetta was elected to the PGA of America's Hall of Fame for its Western New York Section
U.S. national team appearances
Amateur
- Walker Cup: 1951 (winners), 1953 (winners)
- Americas Cup: 1952 (winners)
References
References
- (2011-04-09). "Sam Urzetta Obituary". Democrat and Chronicle.
- (April 9, 2011). "Urzetta, 85, remembered as 'humble' champion".
- (April 9, 2011). "1950 U.S. Amateur Champion Urzetta Dies". [[USGA]].
- [http://gobonnies.com/sports/m-baskbl/2010-11/releases/2011041123jvfy St. Bonaventure Mourns Passing of Sam Urzetta '50]
- [http://champsdatabase.usga.org/results_winner.asp?ID=359 1950 U.S. Amateur]
- He played on the U.S. [[Walker Cup]] team in 1951[http://champsdatabase.usga.org/results_winner.asp?ID=766 1951 Walker Cup Match]
- [http://champsdatabase.usga.org/results_winner.asp?ID=767 1953 Walker Cup Match]
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