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Jim Turnesa (James R. Turnesa) was born on 9 December, 1912 in New York City, New York, is an American professional golfer. Discover Jim 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 58 years old?
| Popular As |
James R. Turnesa |
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| Age |
58 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
9 December, 1912 |
| Birthday |
9 December |
| Birthplace |
New York City, New York |
| Date of death |
27 August, 1971 |
| Died Place |
Elmsford, New York |
| Nationality |
United States
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Jim Turnesa Height, Weight & Measurements
At 58 years old, Jim Turnesa height not available right now. We will update Jim 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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Jim Turnesa Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jim Turnesa worth at the age of 58 years old? Jim Turnesa’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from United States. We have estimated Jim 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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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
professional |
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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).
Turnesa was born in Elmsford, New York, one of seven brothers who became prominent in the golfing world: Phil (1896–1987), Frank (1898–1949), Joe (1901–1991), Mike (1907–2000), Doug (1909–1972), Jim (1912–1971), and Willie (1914–2001).
All but Willie turned professional and Jim was the only one to win a major championship.
The Turnesa brothers were well known for their prowess on the links and they started out as caddies before competing in tournaments.
Jim's father Vitale was a head greenskeeper at Fairview Country Club.
It was at Fairview that Jim and his brothers would apprentice under the head pro John R. Inglis.
James R. Turnesa (December 9, 1912 – August 27, 1971) was an American professional golfer and winner of the 1952 PGA Championship, beating Chick Harbert 1-up in the match-play final.
So famous did they become as a dynasty of the sport that RKO Pictures filmed a newsreel about them in 1938 labeling the clip "The Golfing Brothers."
Turnesa faced and lost to Sam Snead in the 1942 PGA Championship final.
He was a frequent participant in Westchester member-pro events beating out a duo that included Gene Sarazen in 1947 at a Knollwood Country Club best ball tournament.
In 1948, he held the record for low score (280) in the U.S. Open for about an hour.
Ben Hogan (276) and Jimmy Demaret (278) finished later, erasing his record, and he finished third.
He won one other PGA Tour event, the 1951 Reading Open.
Turnesa played on the 1953 Ryder Cup team.
Note: The PGA Championship was match play until 1958
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CUT = missed the half-way cut
R128, R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play
"T" indicates a tie for a place
After serving as pro at Briar Hall and Empire State course, he was named the head pro at Ryewood Country Club in 1959 and continued there in the early 1960s.
He died in his home town of lung cancer.
Major championship is shown in bold.
The family was referred to as a "golf dynasty" in a 2000 New York Times article.
