Joe Turnesa

Joseph R. Turnesa (January 31, 1901 – July 15, 1991) was an American professional golfer.

Early life

Turnesa was born in New York, New York.

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).

Professional career

Among his brothers, Joe won the most times (14) on the PGA Tour. The family was referred to as a "golf dynasty" in a 2000 New York Times article.

Turnesa finished second to Bobby Jones in the 1926 U.S. Open and second to Walter Hagen in the 1927 PGA Championship. He was a member of the U.S. Ryder Cup teams in 1927 and 1929.

Personal life

Turnesa died in Florida in 1991.

Professional wins

PGA Tour wins (14)

• 1924 (1) Augusta Open
• 1925 (2) Texas Open, Pennsylvania Open Championship
• 1926 (2) Metropolitan PGA Championship, Sacramento Open
• 1927 (3) Shreveport Open, Ridgewood Country Club Open, Sacramento Open
• 1929 (1) Lannin Memorial Tournament
• 1930 (2) Metropolitan PGA Championship, Massachusetts Open
• 1931 (1) Miami Open
• 1932 (2) Grassy Spain Course Tournament
• 1933 (1) Mid-South Open (tie with Willie Macfarlane and Paul Runyan)

Source:

Other wins (8)

Note: This list may be incomplete.

• 1929 Yorkshire Evening News Tournament,
• 1931 Florida Open (tie with Wiffy Cox)
• 1934 Long Island Open
• 1935 Connecticut PGA Championship
• 1936 Connecticut PGA Championship
• 1938 Long Island Open
• 1940 Long Island Open

Results in major championships

NYF = tournament not yet founded<br> NT = no tournament<br> WD = withdrew<br> CUT = missed the half-way cut<br> R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play<br> "T" indicates a tie for a place

Summary

• Most consecutive cuts made – 8 (1923 U.S. Open – 1928 U.S. Open)
• Longest streak of top-10s – 2 (1927 PGA – 1928 U.S. Open)

See also

• List of golfers with most PGA Tour wins

References