John Barnum
American golfer (1911–1996)
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John O. Barnum (October 6, 1911 – October 30, 1996) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1950s and 1960s.
Full nameJohn O. Barnum
BornOctober 6, 1911
DiedOctober 30, 1996 (aged 85)
Sporting nationality
United States
United States| John Barnum | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | John O. Barnum |
| Born | October 6, 1911 |
| Died | October 30, 1996 (aged 85) |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Former tour | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 14 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 1 |
| Other | 13 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | T16: 1958 |
| U.S. Open | T31: 1950 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Professional career
Barnum is notable for his victory at the Cajun Classic Open Invitational. He was the second golfer, after Jim Barnes, to win a PGA Tour event after turning 50, and the only player to win his first PGA Tour event past the age of 50.[1] His best finish in a major was T-16 at the 1958 PGA Championship.[2]
Barnum won five Michigan PGA Senior titles and was runner-up three times in the PGA Seniors' Championship (1963, 1964, 1966).[3]
Awards and honors
- In 1972, Barnum was inducted into the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame.[4]
- In 1984, Barnum elected to the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame.[3]
Amateur wins (2)
- 1939 Mexican Amateur
- 1940 Mexican Amateur
Professional wins (10)
PGA Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 11, 1962 | Cajun Classic Open Invitational | −14 (68-70-63-69=270) | 6 strokes |  Gay Brewer |
Other wins (8)
- 1950 Michigan Open
- 1957 Michigan PGA Championship
- 1958 Michigan Open, Michigan PGA Championship
- 1960 Michigan Open
- 1961 Michigan Open, Michigan PGA Championship
- 1963 Jamaica Open
Senior wins (1)
- Five Michigan PGA Senior Championships