Background
Ward was born in Elma, Washington.
Ward was born in Elma, Washington.
His best performance in a major came in 1939 United States. Open when he finished one shot out of a playoff with Byron Nelson, Craig Wood, and Denny Shute.
He excelled as an amateur golfer, winning the United States. twice, the Western three times and his home state Washington twice. He played on the Walker Cup team in 1938 and 1947. Ward turned professional in 1949 and worked as a club pro until his death in 1968 from cancer.
He died in San Mateo, California.
Ward was elected to the Pacific Northwest Golf Association Hall of Fame in 1979, the Pacific Northwest section of the Professional Golf Association of America Hall of Fame in 1981, and the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame. wins 1940 Western, Western, Pacific Northwest 1942 Tam O"Shanter All American 1946 Washington 1947 Western wins (2) Results timeline Professional.