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Dick Mayer

An American professional golfer known for his 1957 U.S. Open Championship victory over Cary Middlecoff in a playoff.
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Dick Mayer was an American professional golfer born August 29, 1924 in Stamford, Connecticut (died June 13, 1989). Mayer is known for his 1957 U.S. Open victory at Inverness Club. Mayer defeated Cary Middlecoff 72-79 in an 18-hole playoff at the 1957 U.S. Open after both finished at 282. Mayer has won six PGA Tour titles. Mayer was named the 1957 PGA Player of the Year.

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"Beat Middlecoff in playoff."
"1957 Player of the Year."

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Origin

Richard Mayer was born August 29, 1924 in Stamford, Connecticut. Mayer turned professional in 1949 and developed his game throughout the early 1950s.

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Dick Mayer has won six PGA Tour titles including one major championship (1957 U.S. Open). Mayer was named the 1957 PGA Player of the Year.

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"Dick Mayer won the 1957 U.S. Open at Inverness Club defeating Cary Middlecoff 72-79 in an 18-hole playoff after both finished at 282. Mayer has won six PGA Tour titles. Mayer was named the 1957 PGA Player of the Year."

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When did Mayer win the U.S. Open?

1957 at Inverness. Dick Mayer won the 1957 U.S. Open at Inverness Club defeating Cary Middlecoff 72-79 in an 18-hole playoff.

Was Mayer Player of the Year?

Yes, 1957. Dick Mayer was named the 1957 PGA Player of the Year.

How many PGA Tour wins for Mayer?

Six. Dick Mayer has won six PGA Tour titles throughout his career.

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