Harry Todd was an American professional golfer

Professional golfer

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Todd was born in Dallas, Texas

Dallas, Texas

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. As an amateur, he won the 1939 Western Amateur

Western Amateur

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 and finished runner-up to Bud Ward

Bud Ward

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 in 1941. He turned professional in 1945.

Todd made his living primarily as a club professional, but did play on the PGA Tour

PGA Tour

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 after World War II. He won once, at the 1946 Orlando Open. Also in 1946, he finish one stroke behind Ben Hogan

Ben Hogan

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 in the inaugural Colonial National Invitation. He led the 1948 Masters Tournament

1948 Masters Tournament

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after 36 holes but would finish in a tied for eighth place.