Jerry Steelsmith

Jerry Steelsmith
Personal information
Full nameJon Jerry Steelsmith
Born(1935-11-26)November 26, 1935
Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMarch 23, 2024(2024-03-23) (aged 88)
Sporting nationality United States
ResidenceSyracuse, New York, U.S.
Career
CollegeGlendale College
Turned professional1957
Former tourPGA Tour
Professional wins5
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipT48: 1970
U.S. OpenT29: 1961
The Open ChampionshipDNP

Jon Jerry Steelsmith (November 26, 1935 – March 23, 2024) was an American professional golfer.

Career

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. Two of his 2nd-place finishes were playoff losses.

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

Steelsmith died March 23, 2024, after a short illness, at the age of 88.[5]

Professional wins

this list may be incomplete

Playoff record

PGA Tour playoff record (0–2)

No. Year Tournament Opponent(s) Result
1 1962 Azalea Open Dave Marr Lost to birdie on first extra hole
2 1964 Almaden Open Invitational Pete Brown, Billy Casper Casper won with birdie on third extra hole after 18 hole playoff;
Casper: −4 (68),
Brown: −4 (68),
Steelsmith: +1 (73)

References

  1. ^ Elliott, Len; Kelly, Barbara (1976). Who's Who in Golf. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House. ISBN 0-87000-225-2.
  2. ^ "Steelsmith Leads Almaden Golf On Opening 67". The St. Petersburg Times. October 31, 1964. p. 4C. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  3. ^ "Steelsmith Nabs Portland Lead". The Deseret News. September 22, 1961. p. 8B. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  4. ^ "Syracuse Pro Sets Pace In U.S. Open Qualifying". Schnectady Gazette. May 22, 1971. p. 23.
  5. ^ "Jon Jerry Steelsmith Obituary". Edward J. Ryan & Son Funeral Home.
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