Bud Ward

Background

Ward was born in Elma, Washington.

Education

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.

Career

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.

Achievements

• This list may be incomplete 1938 Washington Amateur 1939 United States. Amateur 1940 Western Amateur 1941 United States. Amateur, Western Amateur, Pacific Northwest Amateur 1942 Tam O"Shanter All American Amateur 1946 Washington Amateur 1947 Western Amateur this list may be incomplete 1938 Washington Open (as an amateur) 1939 Northwest Open (as an amateur) 1940 Northwest Open (as an amateur) 1946 Northwest Open (as an amateur) 1947 Northwest Open (as an amateur) 1948 Northwest Open (as an amateur) 1949 Montana Open (as an amateur), Washington Open (as an amateur) 1951 Northern California Open 1952 Utah Open 1955 Washington Open, Northern California Professional Golf Association Championship 1956 Northern California Open 1958 Northern California Professional Golf Association Championship 1961 Northwest Open.