Jerry Steelsmith Explained

Jerry Steelsmith
Birth Date:26 November 1935
Birth Place:Peoria, Illinois
Residence:Syracuse, New York
College:Glendale College
Yearpro:1957
Extour:PGA Tour
Prowins:5
Masters:DNP
Usopen:T29: 1961
Open:DNP
Pga:T48: 1970

Jerry Steelsmith (born November 26, 1935) is an American professional golfer.

Steelsmith was born in Peoria, Illinois.[1] A native of Glendale, California, Steelsmith played on the PGA Tour from 1961 to 1968.[2] He finished second five times on the PGA Tour: 1961 Hot Springs Open Invitational, 1962 Azalea Open, 1962 500 Festival Open Invitation, 1963 Frank Sinatra Open Invitational, and 1964 Almaden Open Invitational.

He is a former All-Army Champion.[3] He was also captain of the golf team at Glendale College.[4]

Professional wins

this list may be incomplete

Playoff record

PGA Tour playoff record (0–2)

No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result
11962Azalea Open Dave MarrLost to birdie on first extra hole
21964Almaden Open Invitational Pete Brown, Billy CasperCasper won with birdie on third extra hole after 18 hole playoff;
Casper: −4 (68),
Brown: −4 (68),
Steelsmith: +1 (73)

Notes and References

  1. Book: Elliott . Len . Barbara . Kelly . Who's Who in Golf . 1976 . Arlington House . New Rochelle, New York . 0-87000-225-2 . registration .
  2. News: Steelsmith Leads Almaden Golf On Opening 67. The St. Petersburg Times. October 31, 1964. 4C. February 19, 2015.
  3. News: Steelsmith Nabs Portland Lead. 8B. The Deseret News. September 22, 1961. February 19, 2015.
  4. News: Syracuse Pro Sets Pace In U.S. Open Qualifying. 23. Schnectady Gazette. May 22, 1971.