Cary Middlecoff
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Personal information
Full nameEmmett Cary Middlecoff
NicknameDoc
Born(1921-01-06)January 6, 1921
Halls, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedSeptember 1, 1998(1998-09-01)(aged 77)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Sporting nationality United States
SpouseEdith Buck (m. 1947)
Career
CollegeUniversity of Mississippi
University of Tennessee College of Dentistry
Turned professional1947
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins40
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour39 (Tied 10th all time)
Other1
Best results in major championships
(wins: 3)
Masters TournamentWon: 1955
PGA Championship2nd: 1955
U.S. OpenWon: 1949, 1956
The Open Championship14th: 1957
Achievements and awards
World Golf Hall of Fame1986(member page)
Vardon Trophy1956