Jerry Pittman
American golfer (born 1936)
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Jerry Pittman (born November 19, 1936)[1] is an American professional golfer.
| Jerry Pittman | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 19, 1936 |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| College | Southern Methodist University |
| Status | Professional |
| Former tour | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 5 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | T7: 1968 |
| PGA Championship | T33: 1967 |
| U.S. Open | T7: 1968 |
| The Open Championship | CUT: 1968 |
Early life and amateur career
Pittman grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma.[1] He played college golf at Southern Methodist University.[2]
Professional career
Pittman played on the PGA Tour from 1960 to 1970.[3] His best finish was T-5 at the 1962 Greater New Orleans Open Invitational.[3] His best finishes in the majors were a pair of T-7s in 1968: at the Masters and at the U.S. Open.
Pittman was the club pro at Seminole Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida from 1973 to 2000.[4]
Professional wins (5)
- 1964 Oklahoma Open
- 1965 Metropolitan Open, Metropolitan PGA Championship
- 1968 Metropolitan Open, Long Island Open
