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Densmore Shute

A Hall of Fame American professional golfer known for his back-to-back PGA Championship victories in 1936 and 1937 and his 1933 Open Championship victory.
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Densmore 'Denny' Shute was a Hall of Fame American professional golfer born October 25, 1904 in Cleveland, Ohio (died May 13, 1974). Shute is known for his three major championships. Shute won the 1933 Open Championship at St Andrews defeating Craig Wood in a 36-hole playoff. Shute also won back-to-back PGA Championships in 1936 and 1937. Shute was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2008. Shute was the last player to successfully defend the PGA Championship until Tiger Woods in 1999-2000.

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"Shute won back-to-back PGAs."
"1933 Open at St Andrews."
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Origin

Herman Densmore Shute was born October 25, 1904 in Cleveland, Ohio. Shute turned professional in the late 1920s and developed his game throughout the 1930s.

Rules & Context

Densmore Shute won three major championships (1933 Open Championship, 1936 PGA Championship, 1937 PGA Championship). Shute was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2008.

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"Densmore Shute won the 1933 Open Championship at St Andrews defeating Craig Wood in a 36-hole playoff. Shute also won back-to-back PGA Championships in 1936 and 1937. Shute was the last player to successfully defend the PGA Championship until Tiger Woods in 1999-2000. Shute was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2008."

Frequently Asked Questions

How many majors did Shute win?

Three. Densmore Shute won three major championships: 1933 Open Championship at St Andrews, 1936 PGA Championship, and 1937 PGA Championship. The three major championships established Shute among the elite American golfers of the 1930s.

Did Shute defend the PGA?

Yes, in 1937. Densmore Shute won back-to-back PGA Championships in 1936 and 1937. Shute was the last player to successfully defend the PGA Championship until Tiger Woods accomplished the feat in 1999-2000.

Where did Shute win the Open?

St Andrews in 1933. Densmore Shute won the 1933 Open Championship at the Old Course at St Andrews defeating Craig Wood in a 36-hole playoff.

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