Willie P. Turnesa

Background

Turnesa was born in Elmsford, New York and lived most of his life there.

Career

He was one of seven famous golfing brothers. Philosophy (1896-1987), Frank (1898-1949), Joe (1901-1991), Mike (1907-2000), Doug (1909-1972), Jim (1912-1971), and Willie (1914-2001). Willie was the only brother not to turn professional.

Turnesa played on three straight winning Walker Cup teams, 1947, 1949, and 1951.

He was playing captain on the last team Turnesa served as president of both the Metropolitan Golf Association and New York State Golf Association.

He co-founded the Westchester Caddie Scholarship Fund in 1956. Turnesa died in Sleepy Hollow, New New York this list is incomplete wins (3) Results timeline.

Achievements

• This list is incomplete 1933 Westchester Amateur 1936 Westchester Amateur 1937 Metropolitan Amateur, Westchester Amateur 1938 United States. Amateur, Westchester Amateur, New York State Amateur 1943 Florida Open 1947 British Amateur 1948 United States. Amateur.