Background
Mayer was born in Stamford, Connecticut.
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Dick Mayer
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He apprenticed with renowned player and teacher Claude Harmon at the Winged Foot Golf Club in suburban New York City.
Career
He also played on the 1957 Ryder Cup team Mayer battled alcoholism, which kept him from winning more often on the Tour. Mayer died at age 64 in Palm Springs, California.
1953 (1) Eastern Open Wins (1) 1 Defeated Middlecoff in an 18-hole playoff: Mayer 72 (+2), Middlecoff 79 (+9).
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