Richard Crawford (golfer)

Richard Crawford
Personal information
Born (1939-06-27) June 27, 1939
El Dorado, Arkansas
Nationality  United States
Career
College University of Houston
Turned professional 1962
Former tour(s) PGA Tour
Professional wins 2
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament T29: 1960
U.S. Open T22: 1970
The Open Championship DNP
PGA Championship T20: 1970

Richard Crawford (born June 27, 1939) is an American professional golfer.

Crawford was born in El Dorado, Arkansas and attended the University of Houston.[1] There, he won the individual NCAA Golf Championship twice, in 1959 and 1960.[2] He was inducted into the University's Hall of Honor in 2004.[3]

Crawford turned professional in 1962 and played on the PGA Tour from 1964 to 1976, finishing second three times: 1967 Atlanta Classic, 1969 Heritage Golf Classic, 1970 Greater Milwaukee Open.[2][4] His best finish in a professional major championship was a tie for 20th in the 1967 PGA Championship.[5]

Crawford became a club professional in Georgia after his PGA Tour career ended. He was inducted into the Arkansas Golf Hall of Fame in 2003[6] and the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame in 2012.[1][2]

Amateur wins

this list may be incomplete

Professional wins

this list may be incomplete

U.S. national team appearances

Professional

References

  1. 1 2 "Richard Crawford". Georgia State Golf Association. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 Thompson, Ian (January 26, 2012). "NCAA legend Richard Crawford, now a Birmingham resident, inducted into Georgia Golf Hall of Fame". AL.com. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Houston Announces Next Hall of Honor Class". Houston Cougars. April 14, 2004.
  4. ↑ "Richard Crawford – Performance (Career)". PGA Tour. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  5. ↑ "PGA Championship – Media Guide" (PDF). PGA of America. p. 60. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  6. ↑ "The Arkansas Golf Hall of Fame". Arkansas State Golf Association. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  7. ↑ "ASGA State Amateur History" (PDF). Arkansas State Golf Association. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
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