Olin Dutra
Name:
Olin A. DutraAlso known as:
King KongCountry:
USALived:
[1901-1983]. Born on Jan 17, 1901 in Monterey, California. Died on May 5, 1901 in Newman, California.Original/Home Club:
Del Monte CC (as a caddie).Occupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
1924MAJORS (2): US PGA Championship (1932); US Open (1934). PGA Tour wins (19). Ryder Cup player (1933, 1935)
Dutra was most prominent in the early 1930s.
Majors
USGA
The US Open (38th) (June 7-9). Second-placed Gene Sarazen (USA) finished 1 shot behind Olin Dutra (USA). [East Course, Merion GC, Ardmore, nr Philadelphia, PA. Operated at this time by Merion Cricket Club].
America
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Played as the Miami Biltmore Open (Dec 10-13). Second-placed Mike Turnesa (USA) finished 2 shots behind Olin Dutra (USA). [The Biltmore, Coral Gables, Miami, FL]. Note: Dutra entered this event in the first division (for pros who did well in the year's major championships), while Turnesa represented the second division, for pros who seldom or never participated in the majors. Orville Wright (USA) was third overall and second among the first division entrants; Abe Espinosa (USA) was fifth overall, and second amongst the second division players.
Majors
PGA of America
The US PGA Championship (15th) (Aug 31-Sep 4). Dutra (USA) beat Frank Walsh (USA) 4 and 3 in the 36-hole final. [Keller GC, St Paul, Minnesota].
America
Metropolitan GA
Played as the Metropolitan Open (July 14-16). Second-placed Walter Kozak (USA) finished 2 shots behind Olin Dutra (USA). [Lido GC, Lido Beach, NY; at the time Lido CC].
124th US Open: the No.2 Course at Pinehurst once again plays host to this most illustrious championship (June 13-16). Wyndham Clark defends his title, having won at Los Angeles CC in 2023.
79th Women’s US Open: the second women’s major championship of the season gets underway at Lancaster CC in Pennsylvania. It’s the second time the championship has been held here.
(May 30-June 2).
Nelly Korda: won the Mizuho Americas Open (May 16-19) at Liberty National GC, continuing her extraordinary form in LPGA events. This was her sixth win in seven starts in 2024.
Xander Schauffele: recorded his first major championship win, and second record-equalling low score of 62 in a major. Only he, Branden Grace, Rickie Fowler and Shane Lowry have achieved this feat in a men’s major championship.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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