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Mike Souchak

An American professional golfer known for his record 27-under-par 257 win at the 1955 Texas Open and 15 PGA Tour titles.
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Mike Souchak was an American professional golfer born May 10, 1927 in Berwick, Pennsylvania (died July 10, 2008). Souchak is known for his record 257 win at the 1955 Texas Open and his power. Souchak shot 60-68-64-65=257 (-27) to win the 1955 Texas Open by seven strokes, setting the PGA Tour 72-hole scoring record at the time. The record stood for 46 years. Souchak has won 15 PGA Tour titles. Souchak attended Duke University and represented the United States in the 1959 and 1961 Ryder Cups.

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Origin

Michael Souchak was born May 10, 1927 in Berwick, Pennsylvania. Souchak attended Duke University where he was a standout collegiate golfer. Souchak turned professional in 1952 after his college career.

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Mike Souchak has won 15 PGA Tour titles. Souchak represented the United States in the 1959 and 1961 Ryder Cups. Souchak's PGA Tour 72-hole scoring record of 257 set at the 1955 Texas Open stood for 46 years.

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"Mike Souchak shot 60-68-64-65=257 (-27) to win the 1955 Texas Open by seven strokes, setting the PGA Tour 72-hole scoring record at the time. The record stood for 46 years until Mark Calcavecchia broke it in 2001. Souchak has won 15 PGA Tour titles."

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the famous 257 score?

1955 Texas Open record. Mike Souchak shot 60-68-64-65=257 (-27) to win the 1955 Texas Open at Brackenridge Park Golf Course by seven strokes. The 257 set the PGA Tour 72-hole scoring record at the time and stood for 46 years until Mark Calcavecchia broke it at the 2001 Phoenix Open.

How many PGA Tour wins for Souchak?

Fifteen. Mike Souchak has won 15 PGA Tour titles throughout his career. Souchak was one of the elite American golfers of the late 1950s. Souchak's record-setting 1955 Texas Open performance was the highlight of his career.

Where did Souchak attend college?

Duke University. Mike Souchak attended Duke University where he was a standout collegiate golfer and also played football. The Duke golf program has produced multiple PGA Tour professionals.

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