Background
His mother died when he was 11, after giving birth to her 13th child, and his father later abandoned the family.
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Johnny Goodman
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Career
Born to Lithuanian immigrants in South Omaha, Nebraska, Goodman was orphaned at the age of 14. He gained national notoriety at age 19 in 1929 when he defeated Bobby Jones in the first round of match play competition at the United States. Amateur at Pebble Beach. Goodman served in the United States. Army during World World War II, and did not turn professional until 1960.
He supported himself throughout his career by selling insurance.
A municipal golf course in southwest Omaha is named for him. this list may be incomplete Wins (1) Amateur wins (1) Results timeline.
Achievements
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This list may be incomplete 1925 Omaha Caddie Championship, Omaha Metropolitan Golf Championship 1927 Transport-Mississippi Amateur 1929 Nebraska Amateur 1930 Nebraska Amateur 1931 Transport-Mississippi Amateur, Nebraska Amateur 1933 United States. Open 1935 Transport-Mississippi Amateur 1936 Mexican Amateur, Arcola Country Club Invitational 1937 United States. Amateur, Mexican Amateur 1939 Arcola Country Club Invitational.
