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Wikipedia / Ed Furgol

Edward Joseph Furgol (March 24, 1917 – March 6, 1997) was an American professional golfer. He is best known for winning the 1954 U.S. Open.

Early life

Furgol was Polish-American born in New York Mills, New York.

At age twelve, Furgol injured his left elbow when he fell off a set of parallel bars at a playground. Despite several surgeries, the elbow never healed correctly and was left with a crooked arm shorter as a result. On the recommendation of his doctors, he took up golf.

Professional career

Furgol won six times on the PGA Tour, including one major championship, the 1954 U.S. Open. Furgol won the 1954 Canada Cup as both an individual and teammate. He also played on the Ryder Cup team in 1957.

Although he was from the same town as fellow tour player Marty Furgol (1916–2005), they were not related.

Personal life

Frugal was married to Helen. He died at age 79 in Miami Shores, Florida.

Amateur wins

this list may be incomplete

Professional wins (13)

PGA Tour wins (5)

PGA Tour playoff record (2–1)Source:

Other wins (8)

Major championships

Wins (1)

Results timeline

CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1959 PGA Championship) R128, R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = Round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play "T" indicates a tie for a place

Summary

  • Most consecutive cuts made – 11 (1953 PGA – 1957 Masters)

  • Longest streak of top-10s – 3 (1956 U.S. Open – 1957 Masters)

U.S. national team appearances

References