Age, Biography and Wiki

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
Occupation N/A
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

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 20 January. 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.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

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.

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Not Available
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

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
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income golfer

Willie Turnesa Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1896

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.

1914

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.

1938

He graduated from Holy Cross in 1938 and won his first U.S. Amateur later that year at Oakmont Country Club.

1947

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.

1948

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.

3.]

1950

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.

9.]

1951

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.

7.]

Amateur

1956

He co-founded the Westchester Caddie Scholarship Fund in 1956.

Turnesa died in Sleepy Hollow, New York.

this list is incomplete

Note: Turnesa never played in the British Open or PGA Championship.

{{legend|lime|Win}}

{{legend|yellow|Top 10}}

{{legend|#eeeeee|Did not play}}

NT = No tournament

NYF = Not yet founded

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

2000

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.