Background
Goodner, John Ross was born on April 13, 1927 in Beaver, Oklahoma, United States. Son of John Ross and Vesta (Carter) Goodner.
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John Ross Goodner
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Student, Panhandle Agricultural and Mechanical College, Goodwell, Oklahoma, 1947-1949; Bachelor of Arts, University Oklahoma, 1954.
Career
Sports writer, Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, 1953-1962; Sports writer, N. Y. Times, 1962-1966; managing editor, Golf magazine, New York City, 1966-1967; editor, Golf magazine, 1967-1971; executive editor, Golf magazine, 1974-1977; associate editor, Golf Digest magazine, Norwalk, Connecticut, 1977-1985; senior editor, Golf Digest magazine, 1985-1993; contributing editor, Golf Digest magazine, since 1993. Senior writer Grand Bahama Development Company, Freeport, Bahamas, 1971-1972. Manager N. Y. News Bureau, Bermuda Department Tourism, 1973.
Membership
Board of directors World Golf Hall of Fame. Served with Army of the United States, 1945-1946. Member Golf Writers Association American (Best magazine Story of Year award 1974).
Connections
Married Charlotte Gustafson, August 19, 1950. 1 child, Charles; married Sue Lummus, February 11, 1962. 1 child, Mary.
