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Willie Turnesa (William P. Turnesa) was born on 20 January, 1914 in Elmsford, New York, is an American amateur golfer. Discover Willie Turnesa'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 87 years old?
| Popular As |
William P. Turnesa |
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| Age |
87 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
20 January 1914 |
| Birthday |
20 January |
| Birthplace |
Elmsford, New York |
| Date of death |
16 June, 2001 |
| Died Place |
Sleepy Hollow, New York |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous golfer with the age 87 years old group.
Willie Turnesa Height, Weight & Measurements
At 87 years old, Willie Turnesa height not available right now. We will update Willie Turnesa'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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Willie Turnesa Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Willie Turnesa worth at the age of 87 years old? Willie Turnesa’s income source is mostly from being a successful golfer. He is from United States. We have estimated Willie Turnesa'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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| Source of Income |
golfer |
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Timeline
He was one of seven famous golfing brothers; Phil (1896-1987), Frank (1898-1949), Joe (1901-1991), Mike (1907-2000), Doug (1909-1972), Jim (1912-1971), and Willie (1914-2001).
Willie was the only brother not to turn professional.
William P. Turnesa (January 20, 1914 – June 16, 2001) was an American amateur golfer, best known for winning two U.S. Amateur titles and the British Amateur.
He graduated from Holy Cross in 1938 and won his first U.S. Amateur later that year at Oakmont Country Club.
Turnesa won the British Amateur in 1947 at Carnoustie Golf Links, beating fellow American Dick Chapman 3&2.
Turnesa played on three straight winning Walker Cup teams, 1947, 1949, and 1951.
He was playing captain on the last team.
Turnesa served as president of both the Metropolitan Golf Association and New York State Golf Association.
He won his second U.S. Amateur in 1948 and was runner-up in the 1949 British Amateur, losing to Irishman Max McCready.
He won numerous other amateur events, mostly in the New York area.
Source for 1948 British Amateur: [https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=GGgVawPscysC&dat=19480529&printsec=frontpage&hl=en The Glasgow Herald, May 29, 1948, pg.
Source for 1950 British Amateur: [https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=GGgVawPscysC&dat=19500525&printsec=frontpage&hl=en The Glasgow Herald, May 25, 1950, pg.
Source for 1951 British Amateur: [https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=GGgVawPscysC&dat=19510524&printsec=frontpage&hl=en The Glasgow Herald, May 24, 1951, pg.
He co-founded the Westchester Caddie Scholarship Fund in 1956.
Turnesa died in Sleepy Hollow, New York.
Note: Turnesa never played in the British Open or PGA Championship.
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CUT = missed the half-way cut
R128, R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = Round in which player lost in match play
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Source for The Masters: www.masters.com
Source for U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur: USGA Championship Database
The family was referred to as a "golf dynasty" in a 2000 New York Times article.
Turnesa was born in Elmsford, New York and lived most of his life there.
His older brothers forbade him to turn pro and pooled their money to send him to college.
