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Keiser was born and raised in Springfield, Missouri.
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Herman W. Keiser
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Like most professional golfers of his generation, he earned a living primarily as a club professional. His first job was as the assistant golf professional at Portage Country Club in Akron, Ohio. He eventually became head professional at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
Keiser"s serious demeanor earned him the nickname, The Missouri Mortician, among his fellow golfers.
In 1942, Keiser interrupted his career to join the United States. Navy for three years during World World War World War II He served as a storekeeper aboard the United States Ship Cincinnati. Keiser was discharged in 1945 and returned to play on the Professional Golf Association Tour.
While the United States defeated Britain 11-1, Keiser"s loss to Sam King (4 and 3) prevented the Americans from a clean sweep. His only top ten in a major was his victory at Augusta in 1946.
He returned to live in Ohio, where he purchased a driving range.
He died in Akron in 2003 from complications of Alzheimer"s disease at the age of 89. Professional Golf Association Tour wins (5) 1942 (1) Miami Biltmore International Four-Ball (with Chandler Harper) Other wins Wins (1) Results timeline.
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