Fred Haas

Frederick Theodore Haas Jr. (January 3, 1916 – January 26, 2004) was an American professional golfer.

Amateur career

Haas was born in Portland, Arkansas. After graduating from Dermott High School, he graduated from Louisiana State University in 1937, winning the NCAA individual championship in his senior year.

Professional career

Haas's first PGA Tour win, at the Memphis Invitational as an amateur, broke Byron Nelson's record streak of 11 straight victories (Nelson finished 4th). He turned pro in early 1946. He played on the 1953 Ryder Cup team.

Personal life

Haas died in Metairie, Louisiana at age 88.

Amateur wins

this list may be incomplete

• 1934 Southern Amateur, Western Junior
• 1935 Western Junior, Chicago District Amateur
• 1936 Canadian Amateur Championship
• 1937 Southern Amateur, NCAA championship

Professional wins (7)

PGA Tour wins (5)

PGA Tour playoff record (2–3)

Source:

Other regular wins (1)

• 1959 Louisiana State Open

Senior wins (2)

Results in major championships

Amateur

Professional

NT = no tournament<br> WD = withdrew<br> CUT = missed the half-way cut<br> "T" indicates a tie for a place<br> R256, R128, R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = round in which player lost in match play

Sources: U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur, 1938 British Amateur

Summary

• Most consecutive cuts made – 12 (1946 Masters – 1951 PGA)
• Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (three times)

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur

• Walker Cup: 1938

Professional

• Ryder Cup: 1953 (winners)

References

External links

• Sidebar "Making a Strong Entrance"