Dick Hart (golfer)
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Dick Hart is an American
professional golfer
who played on the PGA Tour
in the 1960s.
At the 1963 PGA Championship
, Hart led after both 18 and 36 holes (66 & 72) but faded in the third and fourth rounds (76 & 74) to finish the tournament at T-17 — his best finish in a major championship
.
Hart's one tour victory came at the 1965 Azalea Open Invitational
. He defeated Phil Rodgers
on the eighth hole of a sudden death playoff. The playoff remains one of the longest in PGA Tour history.
A 37-year club pro at Hinsdale Golf Club in Hinsdale, Illinois
, Hart was inducted into the Illinois Golf Hall of Fame in 1990.
PGA Tour playoff record (1-0)
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Professional golfer
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who played on the PGA Tour
PGA Tour
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in the 1960s.
At the 1963 PGA Championship
1963 PGA Championship
The 1963 PGA Championship was the 45th PGA Championship played July 18–21 at Dallas Athletic Club in Dallas, Texas. Jack Nicklaus won the championship.-Final leaderboard:-External links:* - at www.golfobserver.com...
, Hart led after both 18 and 36 holes (66 & 72) but faded in the third and fourth rounds (76 & 74) to finish the tournament at T-17 — his best finish in a major championship
Men's major golf championships
The men's major golf championships, commonly known as the Major Championships, and often referred to simply as the majors, are the four most prestigious annual tournaments in professional golf...
.
Hart's one tour victory came at the 1965 Azalea Open Invitational
Azalea Open Invitational
The Azalea Open Invitational was a golf tournament on the PGA Tour. It was last played in 1971. It was an official PGA Tour event in 1945 and from 1949 to 1970.It was also played under the names of the Azalea Open and the Wilmington Azalea Open....
. He defeated Phil Rodgers
Phil Rodgers
Phil Rodgers is an American professional golfer.Rodgers was born in San Diego, California. He won the 1958 NCAA Division I Championship while playing at the University of Houston...
on the eighth hole of a sudden death playoff. The playoff remains one of the longest in PGA Tour history.
A 37-year club pro at Hinsdale Golf Club in Hinsdale, Illinois
Hinsdale, Illinois
Hinsdale is a suburb of Chicago, Illinois; it is located partly in Cook County and mainly in DuPage County in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 17,349 at the 2000 census. The town's ZIP code is 60521. The town has a rolling, wooded topography, with a quaint downtown and is a 30-minute...
, Hart was inducted into the Illinois Golf Hall of Fame in 1990.
PGA Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning Score | Margin of Victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 21, 1965 | Azalea Open Invitational Azalea Open Invitational The Azalea Open Invitational was a golf tournament on the PGA Tour. It was last played in 1971. It was an official PGA Tour event in 1945 and from 1949 to 1970.It was also played under the names of the Azalea Open and the Wilmington Azalea Open.... |
Playoff |  Phil RodgersPhil Rodgers Phil Rodgers is an American professional golfer.Rodgers was born in San Diego, California. He won the 1958 NCAA Division I Championship while playing at the University of Houston... |
PGA Tour playoff record (1-0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1965 | Azalea Open Invitational Azalea Open Invitational The Azalea Open Invitational was a golf tournament on the PGA Tour. It was last played in 1971. It was an official PGA Tour event in 1945 and from 1949 to 1970.It was also played under the names of the Azalea Open and the Wilmington Azalea Open.... |
Phil Rodgers Phil Rodgers Phil Rodgers is an American professional golfer.Rodgers was born in San Diego, California. He won the 1958 NCAA Division I Championship while playing at the University of Houston... |
Won with par on the eighth extra hole |
Other wins
- 1963 Illinois PGA ChampionshipIllinois PGA ChampionshipThe Illinois PGA Championship is a golf tournament that is conducted by the Illinois PGA . The 54-hole, stroke play Championship conducted over three days is the premier member event on the Illinois PGA calendar...
- 1964 Illinois Open
- 1966 Illinois PGA ChampionshipIllinois PGA ChampionshipThe Illinois PGA Championship is a golf tournament that is conducted by the Illinois PGA . The 54-hole, stroke play Championship conducted over three days is the premier member event on the Illinois PGA calendar...
- 1969 Illinois Open
- 1971 Illinois Open