Pat Abbott

Background

Abbott was born in Pasadena, California.

Career

In 1938, he lost the United States. Amateur to Willie Turnesa 8 & 7. He would lose the United States. Amateur again in 1941 to Bud Ward 4 & 3. Abbott turned professional after World World War II and served as a club pro at Memphis Country Club in Memphis, Tennessee for 34 years.

Abbott was inducted into the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame in 2002 1936 United States.

Achievements

• 1936 United States. Amateur Public Links 1938 Southern California Amateur 1941 Southern California Amateur 1942 Western Amateur 1935 Southern California Open (as an amateur) 1949 Tennessee Open 1954 Tennessee Open 1955 Tennessee Open 1962 Tennessee Open 1969 Tennessee Professional Golf Association Senior Championship 1971 Tennessee Professional Golf Association Senior Championship 1974 Tennessee Professional Golf Association Senior Championship.