Ray Mangrum
American golfer
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Ray B. Mangrum (June 17, 1910 – April 2, 1975) was an American professional golfer and the older brother of a more famous golfer, Lloyd Mangrum.
United States| Ray Mangrum | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Ray B. Mangrum |
| Born | June 17, 1910 Texas, U.S. |
| Died | April 2, 1975 (aged 64) California, U.S. |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Former tour | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 8 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 6 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | T6: 1936 |
| PGA Championship | T9: 1938 |
| U.S. Open | T4: 1935 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Career
Mangrum began his golf career in the 1920s as a club professional in Dallas, Texas,[1] eventually becoming the head professional at Cliff-Dale Country Club.[2] He and Lloyd moved from Texas to Los Angeles in the 1930s hoping that the move would raise their visibility and enhance their careers.[1] In Los Angeles in the 1940s, Mangrum mentored Ted Rhodes, a trailblazing African-American golfer.[3]
Mangrum won five[4] PGA Tour events in the 1930s and 1940s. His best finishes in major championships were T4 at the 1935 U.S. Open and T6 at the Masters.[5]
Professional wins (8)
PGA Tour wins (6)
- 1934 (1) Sunset Fields Open
- 1936 (2) Wildwood Open, Portland Open
- 1937 (1) Miami Open (January)
- 1945 (1) Tucson Open
- 1946 (1) Pensacola Open
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