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John Byron Nelson Jr. (February 4, 1912 – September 26, 2006) was an American professional golfer between 1935 and 1946, widely considered one of the greatest golfers of all time. Nelson and two other legendary champions of the time, Ben Hogan and Sam Snead, were born within seven months of each other in 1912.
Byron Nelson (born February 4, 1912, near Waxahachie, Texas, U.S.—died September 26, 2006, Roanoke, Texas) was an American professional golfer who dominated the sport in the late 1930s and ’40s. Known for his fluid swing, he won a record 11 consecutive professional tournaments in 1945.
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The Official PGA TOUR Profile of Byron Nelson. PGA TOUR Stats, bio, video, photos, results, and career highlights.
Nelson played 30 tournaments on the PGA Tour in 1945. He won 18 of them, easily the highest number of single-season wins in tour history. At one point, won Nelson 11 tournaments in a row, again, easily the all-time best. He set scoring records, some of which stood for decades.
5 days ago · Learn how Byron Nelson adapted his swing to the steel shafts and became the Father of the Modern Golf Swing. He won 18 times in 1945, including 11 in a row, and was praised by Bobby Jones and Arnold Palmer.
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Sep 27, 2006 · Byron Nelson, the winner of a record 11 consecutive professional golf tournaments in 1945 and one of golf's most renowned figures, died yesterday at his...
Mar 3, 2019 · Learn about Byron Nelson, one of the best golfers of the 1930s and 1940s who retired early and mentored many young players. Find out his facts, trivia, bio, awards, quotes and PGA Tour wins.
