Background
Worsham was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
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Lew Worsham
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In July 1947, he appeared on the cover of Golfing magazine. In 1953, he topped the Professional Golf Association Tour money list with winnings of United States$34,002. The event was televised by American Broadcasting Company. Worsham made his only Ryder Cup appearance in 1947, winning both of his matches.
Like most golfers of his generation, he earned his living primarily as a club professional.
His employer was the Oakmont Country Club outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He died in Poquoson, Virginia at age 73.
Professional Golf Association Tour wins (6) 1946 Atlanta Invitational Other wins (6) Wins (1) 1 Defeated Snead in an 18-hole playoff - Worsham 69 (–2), Snead 70 (–1). Results timeline.
Achievements
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1946 Atlanta Invitational 1947 United States. Open, Denver Open 1951 Phoenix Open 1953 Jacksonville Open, World Championship of Golf Major championship is shown in bold. 1942 Middle Atlantic Professional Golf Association Championship 1945 Maryland Open 1946 Middle Atlantic Professional Golf Association Championship 1947 Middle Atlantic Professional Golf Association Championship 1952 Miami Beach International Four-Ball (with Ted Kroll) 1961 Tri-State Professional Golf Association Championship.
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