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'''George Bayer''' (September 15, 1925 – March 16, 2003) was an |
'''George Bayer''' (September 15, 1925 – March 16, 2003) was an American [[professional golfer]] who played on the [[PGA Tour]] and the [[Senior PGA Tour]]. |
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Bayer was born in [[Bremerton, Washington]].<ref name="fg">{{cite web | title=George Bayer obituary from findagrave.com | url=http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=7286462 | accessdate=2007-11-03}}</ref> He attended the [[ |
Bayer was born in [[Bremerton, Washington]].<ref name="fg">{{cite web | title=George Bayer obituary from findagrave.com | url=http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=7286462 | accessdate=2007-11-03}}</ref> He attended the [[University of Washington]] and was a member of the football team from 1946–1949; he played in the 1949 [[East-West Shrine Game]].<ref name="espn"/><ref name="fg2">{{cite web | title=notes from Bayer findagrave.com obituary | url=http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=flf&GRid=7286462&FLgrid=7286462& | accessdate=2007-11-03}}</ref> After college, he was drafted by the [[Washington Redskins]] in the 20th round (253rd overall). He was released by the Redskins and played for the Brooklyn Brooks and Richmond Arrows of the minor league American Football League in 1950.<ref name="mm">{{cite web | title=George Bayer passes away | url=http://www.4malamute.com/zb9.html | date=March 22, 2003 | accessdate=2007-11-03}}</ref> Bayer did not begin playing [[golf]] professionally until he was 29 years old; he started in golf as a caddie at Kitsap Golf and Country Club, which is located between [[Silverdale, Washington]] and his hometown of Bremerton.<ref name="fg"/><ref name="espn">{{cite web | title=Bayer, also ex-Redskins lineman, dies of heart attack | publisher=espn.com | date=March 19, 2003 | url=http://espn.go.com/classic/obit/s/2003/0319/1526151.html | accessdate=2008-01-11}}</ref> |
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At 6-foot-5-inches tall and 230 pounds, the power that Bayer could generate was astonishing. He was known for booming 300-yard drives.<ref name="mm"/> Bayer won four times on the PGA Tour in a four-year period made remarkable by the fact that he played in an era of inconsistently wound balls; and laminated maple or persimmon clubs that were made for players of average height (5'9" tall) and build (160 pounds). His achievements came in an era when golf equipment was simply not available for extremely tall or extremely short people.<ref>{{cite web | title=The tall and short of it | author=Penner, Andrew | publisher=Golf Instruction | url=http://www.golfinstruction.com/features/tall-short-golf-354.htm | accessdate=2007-11-03}}</ref> He also won the par-3 contest at [[Masters Tournament|The Masters]] in 1963. |
At 6-foot-5-inches tall and 230 pounds, the power that Bayer could generate was astonishing. He was known for booming 300-yard drives.<ref name="mm"/> Bayer won four times on the PGA Tour in a four-year period made remarkable by the fact that he played in an era of inconsistently wound balls; and laminated maple or persimmon clubs that were made for players of average height (5'9" tall) and build (160 pounds). His achievements came in an era when golf equipment was simply not available for extremely tall or extremely short people.<ref>{{cite web | title=The tall and short of it | author=Penner, Andrew | publisher=Golf Instruction | url=http://www.golfinstruction.com/features/tall-short-golf-354.htm | accessdate=2007-11-03}}</ref> He also won the par-3 contest at [[Masters Tournament|The Masters]] in 1963. |
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==Professional wins (6)== |
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===PGA Tour wins (4)=== |
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Personal information | |
Full name | George Bayer |
Born | Bremerton, Washington | September 15, 1925
Died | March 16, 2003 Palm Springs, California | (aged 77)
Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Weight | 230 lb (100 kg; 16 st) |
Sporting nationality | ![]() |
Career | |
College | Washington |
Turned professional | 1954 |
Former tour(s) | PGA Tour Champions Tour |
Professional wins | 6 |
Number of wins by tour | |
PGA Tour | 4 |
Other | 1 (regular) 1 (senior) |
Best results in major championships | |
Masters Tournament | T15: 1965 |
PGA Championship | T3: 1962 |
U.S. Open | T11: 1964 |
The Open Championship | DNP |
George Bayer (September 15, 1925 – March 16, 2003) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour.
Bayer was born in Bremerton, Washington.[1] He attended the University of Washington and was a member of the football team from 1946–1949; he played in the 1949 East-West Shrine Game.[2][3] After college, he was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 20th round (253rd overall). He was released by the Redskins and played for the Brooklyn Brooks and Richmond Arrows of the minor league American Football League in 1950.[4] Bayer did not begin playing golf professionally until he was 29 years old; he started in golf as a caddie at Kitsap Golf and Country Club, which is located between Silverdale, Washington and his hometown of Bremerton.[1][2]
At 6-foot-5-inches tall and 230 pounds, the power that Bayer could generate was astonishing. He was known for booming 300-yard drives.[4] Bayer won four times on the PGA Tour in a four-year period made remarkable by the fact that he played in an era of inconsistently wound balls; and laminated maple or persimmon clubs that were made for players of average height (5'9" tall) and build (160 pounds). His achievements came in an era when golf equipment was simply not available for extremely tall or extremely short people.[5] He also won the par-3 contest at The Masters in 1963.
Bayer also played on the Senior PGA Tour. His best year on that circuit was 1984, when he finished 21st on the money list with $64,491 in earnings. His last appearance in competitive golf was at the 2002 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf. Bayer suffered a fatal heart attack at home in Palm Springs, California while dining with his wife, golfer Bob Goalby and Goalby's wife.[2]
Professional wins (6)
PGA Tour wins (4)
No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
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1 | Jul 13, 1957 | Canadian Open | –13 (70-68-64-69=271) | 2 strokes | ![]() |
2 | Nov 16, 1958 | Havana Invitational | +6 (75-64-74-73=286) | Playoff | ![]() |
3 | Apr 17, 1958 | Mayfair Inn Open | –12 (68-67-69-68=272) | 1 stroke | ![]() |
4 | Mar 21, 1960 | St. Petersburg Open Invitational | –6 (66-69-75-72=282) | Playoff | ![]() |
PGA Tour playoff record (2–2)
No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
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1 | 1957 | Western Open | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Ford won with par on third extra hole Littler and Maxwell eliminated with par on first hole |
2 | 1958 | Havana Invitational | ![]() |
Won with par on first extra hole |
3 | 1960 | St. Petersburg Open Invitational | ![]() |
Won with birdie on first extra hole |
4 | 1961 | Ontario Open | ![]() ![]() |
Monti won with birdie on second extra hole |
Other wins (1)
- 1973 Michigan Open
Senior wins (1)
- 1997 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf – Demaret Division (with Jim Ferree)
References
- ^ a b "George Bayer obituary from findagrave.com". Retrieved 2007-11-03.
- ^ a b c "Bayer, also ex-Redskins lineman, dies of heart attack". espn.com. March 19, 2003. Retrieved 2008-01-11.
- ^ "notes from Bayer findagrave.com obituary". Retrieved 2007-11-03.
- ^ a b "George Bayer passes away". March 22, 2003. Retrieved 2007-11-03.
- ^ Penner, Andrew. "The tall and short of it". Golf Instruction. Retrieved 2007-11-03.
External links
- George Bayer at the PGA Tour official site
- George Bayer at Find a Grave