Richard Crawford (golfer) explained

Richard Crawford
Birth Date:	27 June 1939
Birth Place:	El Dorado, Arkansas, U.S.
College:	University of Houston
Yearpro:	1962
Extour:	PGA Tour
Prowins:	2
Masters:	T29: 1960
Usopen:	T22: 1967
Open:	DNP
Pga:	T20: 1970

Richard Crawford (born June 27, 1939) is an American professional golfer.

Crawford was born in El Dorado, Arkansas and attended the University of Houston.^[1] There, he won the individual NCAA Golf Championship twice, in 1959 and 1960.^[2] He was inducted into the university's Hall of Honor in 2004.^[3]

Crawford turned professional in 1962 and played on the PGA Tour from 1964 to 1976, finishing second three times: 1967 Atlanta Classic, 1969 Heritage Golf Classic, 1970 Greater Milwaukee Open.^{[2] [4]} His best finish in a professional major championship was a tie for 20th in the 1967 PGA Championship.^[5]

Crawford became a club professional in Georgia after his PGA Tour career ended. He was inducted into the Arkansas Golf Hall of Fame in 2003^[6] and the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame in 2012.^{[1] [2]}

Amateur wins

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• 1959 Southern Amateur, NCAA Championship (individual)
• 1960 NCAA Championship (individual)
• 1961 Arkansas Amateur^[7]

Professional wins

this list may be incomplete

• 1982 Georgia PGA Championship
• 1983 Georgia PGA Championship

U.S. national team appearances

Professional

• PGA Cup

1982 (winners)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Richard Crawford . Georgia State Golf Association . March 13, 2018.
2. News: NCAA legend Richard Crawford, now a Birmingham resident, inducted into Georgia Golf Hall of Fame . March 13, 2018 . AL.com . Ian . Thompson . January 26, 2012.
3. Web site: Houston Announces Next Hall of Honor Class . Houston Cougars . April 14, 2004.
4. Web site: Richard Crawford – Performance (Career) . PGA Tour . April 12, 2018.
5. Web site: PGA Championship – Media Guide . PGA of America . 60 . April 12, 2018.
6. Web site: The Arkansas Golf Hall of Fame . Arkansas State Golf Association . April 12, 2018.
7. Web site: ASGA State Amateur History . Arkansas State Golf Association . April 12, 2018.