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Robert Sweeny Jr. (Robert John Vincent Sweeny Jr.) was born on 25 July, 1911 in Pasadena, California, US, is an An american male golfer. Discover Robert Sweeny Jr.'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 72 years old?
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Robert John Vincent Sweeny Jr. |
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| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
25 July 1911 |
| Birthday |
25 July |
| Birthplace |
Pasadena, California, US |
| Date of death |
21 October, 1983 |
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| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous golfer with the age 72 years old group.
Robert Sweeny Jr. Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Robert Sweeny Jr. height not available right now. We will update Robert Sweeny Jr.'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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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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Robert Sweeny Jr. Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Robert Sweeny Jr. worth at the age of 72 years old? Robert Sweeny Jr.’s income source is mostly from being a successful golfer. He is from United States. We have estimated Robert Sweeny Jr.'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
golfer |
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Timeline
One uncle was Charles Sweeny (1882–1963), a soldier of fortune and officer in various armies.
He and his older brother Charles Francis Sweeny (1909 or 1910–1993) grew up in Manhattan luxury.
The brothers attended Loyola School in New York City and Canterbury School in New Milford, Connecticut.
The family regularly vacationed in Europe.
Robert John Vincent Sweeny Jr. (July 25, 1911 – October 21, 1983) was an American amateur golfer, socialite, businessman and Second World War Royal Air Force bomber pilot.
He competed in all four men's major golf championships, including many Masters and British Opens.
Robert Sr. was a successful lawyer in Los Angeles, before moving to New York City in 1916 to pursue business opportunities and enlarge the family fortune.
Robert Sweeny Sr. either joined or in 1926 founded the Federated Trust and Finance Corporation of London, and by the late 1920s, had homes in Wimbledon and Le Touquet.
Bobby followed his brother to Wadham College, Oxford, though it took him over two years to pass the entrance exam.
Both brothers competed in the 1927 Boys Amateur Championship; Bobby lost in the fourth round.
When he graduated, he joined Philip Hill and Partners, a London investment banking firm, but showed more interest in his golf.
He made his debut in the Amateur Championship in 1929, shortly before his 18th birthday.
He lost in the semi-finals of both the 1933 and 1934 Open de France.
In his fourth attempt, he reached the semi-finals in 1935.
He received one of four foreign invitations to the 3rd Masters Tournament in 1936.
He would go on to play in numerous Masters:
He also played in many Opens:
In 1937, he won the British Amateur Championship.
Sweeny's paternal grandfather, Charles Sweeny, was an Irish immigrant who made his fortune in mining in the Coeur d'Alene region.
"Bob" or "Bobby" was the youngest of four sons of Robert and Teresa Sweeny.
In 1937, he won the British Amateur Championship and the Golf Illustrated Gold Vase, the latter by seven strokes.
Barbara Hutton, one of the wealthiest women in the world, was in the process of divorcing her second husband in 1938 and 1939.
Newspapers speculated whether Sweeny was to become her third.
They had a serious relationship, but Hutton ended up marrying movie star Cary Grant in 1942.
For this second action, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in September 1943.
Flight Lieutenant Sweeny was given a medical discharge on September 27, 1945, retaining the rank of squadron leader.
In 1946, he shared the inaugural Berkshire Trophy with John Beck and lost to Jimmy Bruen in the final of the British Amateur Championship.
In 1948, Sweeny met 18-year-old New York debutante Joanne Marie Connelley.
Despite their significant age difference, they married the following year.
They had two daughters, Sharon (born 1950) and Brenda (born 1952).
However, he divorced her in 1953 when she was allegedly caught in a compromising situation with playboy Porfirio Rubirosa.
In 1954, Arnold Palmer beat him, 1 up, in the U.S. Amateur final.
Palmer considered this his first major victory and the "turning point" of his career.
Sweeny tried to join the Royal Air Force (RAF) as a fighter pilot, but was turned away as he was considered too old at 28 or 29.
He was eventually made adjutant of No. 71 Squadron RAF, but managed to become a bomber pilot, flying the Consolidated B-24 Liberator with No. 224 Squadron RAF.
He participated in the sinking of two U-boats in the Bay of Biscay within the space of a few days.
In the second clash, Sweeny's Liberator was hit, but he managed to return to base on three engines.
