Background
Shute was born in Cleveland, Ohio. His father was born in England.
Shute was born in Cleveland, Ohio. His father was born in England.
Shute attended Western Reserve University (now Case Western Reserve University), and was a member of Phi Gamma Delta.
They had one child. In 1933, he missed a putt to tie the competition. Shute died in Akron, Ohio. He was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in the veterans category in 2008.
Professional Golf Association Tour wins (16) 1929 (1) Ohio Open Other wins Wins (3).
Shute was a member of the United States. team in the Ryder Cup on three occasions: 1931, 1933, and 1937.