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Tony Manero

An American professional golfer known for his 1936 U.S. Open Championship victory at Baltusrol Golf Club.
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Tony Manero was an American professional golfer born April 4, 1905 in New York City, New York (died June 11, 1989). Manero is known for his 1936 U.S. Open victory. Manero won the 1936 U.S. Open at Baltusrol Golf Club shooting a record-setting 282 (-6), the lowest U.S. Open winning score at the time. Manero defeated Harry Cooper by two strokes. The U.S. Open was Manero's only major championship victory.

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"Manero at Baltusrol in '36."
"Record 282 score."
"Beat Harry Cooper."

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Origin

Anthony Manero was born April 4, 1905 in New York City, New York. Manero turned professional in the 1920s and developed his game throughout the 1920s and 1930s.

Rules & Context

Tony Manero won one major championship (1936 U.S. Open). Manero's 282 winning score at the 1936 U.S. Open was the lowest U.S. Open winning score at the time.

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"Tony Manero won the 1936 U.S. Open at Baltusrol Golf Club shooting a record-setting 282 (-6), the lowest U.S. Open winning score at the time. Manero defeated Harry Cooper by two strokes. The U.S. Open was Manero's only major championship victory."

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Manero win the U.S. Open?

1936 at Baltusrol. Tony Manero won the 1936 U.S. Open at Baltusrol Golf Club shooting a record-setting 282 (-6). The score was the lowest U.S. Open winning score at the time. Manero defeated Harry Cooper by two strokes.

How significant was Manero's 282?

Record at the time. Tony Manero's 282 winning score at the 1936 U.S. Open was the lowest U.S. Open winning score at the time. The record-setting score stood as a benchmark for subsequent U.S. Open champions.

Where is Manero from?

New York City. Tony Manero was born April 4, 1905 in New York City, New York.

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