Career
A lifelong resident of Portland, Oregon, Duden compiled a remarkable record in sectional golf competition. In competition on the Professional Golf Association Tour, Duden"s best showings were three 2nd place ties between 1959 and 1964. His best finish in a major championship was T-46 at the 1954 United States. Open.
Duden invented and patented the croquet style putter, which he named "The Dude".
When other well-known professionals like Sam Snead adopted this revolutionary putting technique, its popularity began to surge. However, the United States Golf Association banned it when tradionalists like Bobby Jones objected.
Duden had 22 holes-in-one during his career. In his later years, he worked as a teaching pro at Glendoveer Golf Course, where an annual tournament bears his name.
Duden was inducted into the Pacific Northwest Section Professional Golf Association Hall of Fame in 1993 and the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1995.