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Lew Worsham (Lewis Elmer Worsham Jr.) was born on 5 October, 1917 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, is an American professional golfer. Discover Lew Worsham's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?
| Popular As |
Lewis Elmer Worsham Jr. |
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| Age |
73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
5 October 1917 |
| Birthday |
5 October |
| Birthplace |
Pittsylvania County, Virginia |
| Date of death |
19 October, 1990 |
| Died Place |
Poquoson, Virginia |
| Nationality |
United States
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Lew Worsham Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Lew Worsham Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lew Worsham worth at the age of 73 years old? Lew Worsham’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from United States. We have estimated Lew Worsham's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
professional |
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Timeline
Lewis Elmer Worsham, Jr. (October 5, 1917 – October 19, 1990) was an American professional golfer, the U.S. Open champion in 1947.
Worsham was born on October 5, 1917, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
He grew up in Long Island, Virginia.
Worsham attended Hampton High School and was a member of the golf team from 1933 to 1935.
He served in the United States Navy during World War II.
Worsham won the U.S. Open in 1947 by defeating Sam Snead by a stroke in an 18-hole playoff at the St. Louis Country Club in Clayton, Missouri.
This was the first U.S. Open to be televised locally and the winner's share was $2,000.
In July 1947, Worsham appeared on the cover of Golfing magazine.
Worsham made his only Ryder Cup appearance in 1947 and won both of his matches.
Like most tour players of his generation, he earned his living primarily as a club professional, and was the longtime pro at Oakmont Country Club, northeast of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
In 1953, he led the PGA Tour money list with $34,002 in earnings.
That same year he won the first golf tournament to be broadcast nationally in the United States and golf's first $100,000 tournament, the Tam O'Shanter World Championship of Golf, in spectacular fashion.
He holed out a wedge from 104 yards for an eagle-2 to win over Chandler Harper by one shot.
Worsham was honored as the "Sportsperson of the Year" for 1953 by Pittsburgh's Dapper Dan Charities.
Worsham died on October 19, 1990, at age, 73 in Poquoson, Virginia.
He is buried at Columbia Gardens Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Major championship is shown in bold.
1 Defeated Snead in an 18-hole playoff - Worsham 69 (−2), Snead 70 (−1).
Note: Worsham never played in The Open Championship.
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CUT = missed the half-way cut
R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = Round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play
He was inducted into the PGA of America Hall of Fame in 2017.
Worsham married Virginia.
He had one daughter and two sons: Lynda, Richard L and Thomas E.
