Joe Turnesa

Golfer

1901 – 1991

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Who was Joe Turnesa?

Joseph R. Turnesa was one of seven famous golfing brothers; Phil, Frank, Joe, Mike, Doug, Jim, and Willie. All but Willie turned professional and Joe won the most times on the PGA Tour.

Turnesa finished second to Walter Hagen in the 1927 PGA Championship. He was a member of the U.S. Ryder Cup teams in 1927 and 1929. He was born in New York, New York and died in Florida.

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Born
Jan 31, 1901
New York City
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Jul 15, 1991
Florida

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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