Gene Sarazen
Gene Sarazen 1922.jpg
Sarazen in 1922
Personal information
Full nameEugenio Saraceni
NicknameThe Squire
Born(1902-02-27)February 27, 1902
Harrison, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 13, 1999(1999-05-13)(aged 97)
Naples, Florida
Height5 ft5+12 in (166 cm)
Weight162 lb (73 kg; 11.6 st)
Sporting nationality United States
ResidenceBrookfield, Connecticut
SpouseMary Sarazen
(m. 1924–86, her death)
ChildrenMary Ann, Gene Jr.
Career
Turned professional1920
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins48
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour38
Other10
Best results in major championships
(wins: 7)
Masters TournamentWon: 1935
PGA ChampionshipWon: 1922, 1923, 1933
U.S. OpenWon: 1922, 1932
The Open ChampionshipWon: 1932
Achievements and awards
World Golf Hall of Fame1974(member page)
PGA Tour Lifetime
Achievement Award
1996
Bob Jones Award1992
Associated Press
Male Athlete of the Year
1932