Johnny Dawson
American golfer and golf course architect (1902–1986)
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John W. Dawson (December 20, 1902[1] – January 6, 1986) was an American amateur golfer and golf course architect.[2]
United States| Johnny Dawson | |
|---|---|
Dawson at Pebble Beach | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | John W. Dawson |
| Born | December 20, 1902 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | January 6, 1986 (aged 83) Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Spouse | Velma Wayne Dawson |
| Career | |
| Status | Amateur |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 1 |
| Other | 2 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | T9: 1936 |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | T41: 1948 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Career
Dawson was born in Chicago, Illinois.[1] Although he was a lifelong amateur golfer, his amateur status was rescinded by the United States Golf Association (USGA) for a time due to his employment with the Spalding sporting goods company.[1] Dawson's amateur status was eventually restored and he competed in several USGA events. He was runner-up, at the age of 44, to Skee Riegel in 1947 U.S. Amateur.[3] Dawson played on the winning 1949 Walker Cup team.[4] He was also runner-up in 1958 U.S. Senior Amateur.[5]
As a golf course architect, he designed and built Marrakesh Country Club, the Seven Lakes, Thunderbird,[6] El Dorado, and La Quinta Country Clubs.[7]
Dawson also won the Southern California Golf Association (SCGA) amateur championship four times between 1942 and 1952.
Personal life
Dawson lived in Palm Springs.[8][9] He was married to the puppetteer Velma Wayne Dawson.[10]
Awards and honors
In 2007, Dawson was inducted into the SCGA Hall of Fame.[11]
Amateur wins
- 1936 Trans-Mississippi Amateur
- 1942 California State Amateur, Southern California Amateur
- 1944 Southern California Amateur
- 1945 Southern California Amateur
- 1952 Southern California Amateur
Professional wins (3)
Note: all wins were as an amateur
PGA Tour wins (1)
- 1942 Bing Crosby Pro-Am
Source:[12]
Other wins (2)
- 1935 Iowa Open
- 1942 California State Open
U.S. national team appearances
Amateur
- Walker Cup: 1949 (winners)
