| Mike Turnesa | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Turnesa, circa 1942 | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Michael C. Turnesa |
| Born | (1907-06-09)June 9, 1907 Elmsford, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 31, 2000(2000-10-31) (aged 93) Sleepy Hollow, New York, U.S. |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Former tour | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 10 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | T25: 1935 |
| PGA Championship | 2nd:1948 |
| U.S. Open | T26: 1946 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Michael C. Turnesa (June 9, 1907 – October 31, 2000) was an Americanprofessional golfer.
Turnesa was one of sevengolfing brothers: Phil (1896–1987), Frank (1898–1949),Joe (1901–1991), Mike (1907–2000), Doug (1909–1972),Jim (1912–1971), andWillie (1914–2001). All but Willie turned professional.[1] The family was referred to as a "golf dynasty" in a 2000New York Times article.[2]
Turnesa's first job in golf came in the pro shop at the Metropolis Country Club. He then became assistant professional at Innwood in the late 1920s before being named "playing professional" representing Fairview in 1931. All told, Turnesa played onPGA Tour for 18 years, winning five times.[3] He then got a job at Knollwood Country Club. He won the 1933 and 1941 Westchester Opens, and the 1949 Metropolitan PGA at Ardsley, but is better known for having finished second toBen Hogan in both the 1948PGA Championship and the 1942 Hale America Tournament, the war-time substitute for theU.S. Open. Mike also played in the inauguralMasters Tournament in 1934 along with brother Joe.[1]
Turnesa's grandson,Marc Turnesa, has won on thePGA Tour.[4]
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