Johnny Palmer

John Cornelius Palmer (July 3, 1918 – September 14, 2006) was an American professional golfer.

Career

Born in Eldorado, North Carolina, Palmer won seven times on the PGA Tour in the 1940s and 1950s, and was a member of the Ryder Cup team 1949.

Palmer died in Albemarle, North Carolina, at the age of 88.

Professional wins (18)

PGA Tour wins (7)

PGA Tour playoff record (2–1)

Sources:

Other wins (11)

this list may be incomplete

• 1941 Carolinas Open
• 1947 Utah Open
• 1948 Carolinas PGA Championship
• 1949 Carolinas Open, Carolinas PGA Championship
• 1950 Carolinas Open
• 1951 Carolinas PGA Championship
• 1952 Carolinas PGA Championship
• 1954 Mexican Open, Carolinas PGA Championship
• 1957 Oklahoma Open

Results in major championships

Note: Palmer never played in The Open Championship.<br>

NT = no tournament<br> CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1958 PGA Championship)<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 – 31 (1941 U.S. Open – 1957 Masters)
• Longest streak of top-10s – 3 (1949 Masters – 1949 PGA)

References