Bill Garrett (golfer)
American professional golfer (1940–2010)
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William Frank Garrett (September 6, 1940 – February 25, 2010)[1] was an American professional golfer. He played on the PGA Tour in the 1960s and 1970s.
| Bill Garrett | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | William Frank Garrett |
| Born | September 6, 1940 Amarillo, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | February 25, 2010 (aged 69) Granbury, Texas, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg; 16 st) |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Spouse | Judy Schwan Garrett |
| Career | |
| College | North Texas State University |
| Turned professional | 1964 |
| Former tours | PGA Tour Champions Tour |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 1 |
| Other | 2 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | T55: 1971 |
| U.S. Open | CUT: 1964, 1966, 1971, 1975, 1981 |
| The Open Championship | T47: 1975 |
Early life
In 1940, Garrett was born in Amarillo, Texas.[2]
At North Texas State University in Denton, Texas, he was captain of the golf team and went to the NCAA semi-finals his senior year. In 1962, he graduated from North Texas.[2]
Professional career
In 1964, Garrett turned professional.[2] After teaching and coaching high school golf, Garrett was a member of the PGA Tour from 1964 to 1979.
In 1970, Garrett won the Coral Springs Open Invitational at Coral Springs Country Club, Florida. He earned $25,000 and defeated Bob Murphy by a stroke. His competitors included Lee Trevino, Julius Boros, and Arnold Palmer, all of whom finished in the top-10.[3][4]
Garrett played a few times in Europe. His best finish in a major was a tied 47th at the 1975 Open Championship at Carnoustie Golf Links, Scotland.[5] Garrett came back the following year to the 1976 Open Championship and made the cut again, finishing in a tie for 48th.[6] The week after, he played the Scandinavian Enterprise Open, a regular event on the European Tour, where he shot a new 8-under-par course record 64 at Drottningholm G.C. in the third round. The record round advanced Garrett from a T-49th to joint third. He finished in a tie for 4th despite being bothered by a back injury.[7]
Senior career
As a senior golfer, Garrett played in the PGA Senior Club Professional Championship several times, finishing third in 1993, second in 1994 and tied third in 1995.
Garrett earned a living as a senior club professional after his days as a touring professional were over.[8] He worked for Ping Golf Club Manufacturing for 30 years and was selected Salesman of the Year in 1995. He also received a Distinguished Service Award from the North Texas PGA in 2003.[9]
Personal life
In 1962, he married Judy. They remained married to his death.[9] Garrett was also a deacon at Lakeside Baptist Church.[9]
In 2010, Garrett died in Granbury, Texas.[1]
Awards and honors
Professional wins (3)
PGA Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 6, 1970 | Coral Springs Open Invitational | −12 (71-64-68-69=272) | 1 stroke |  Bob Murphy |
Source:[10]
Other wins (2)
- 1975 Arizona Open
- 1985 Arizona Open