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John Byron Nelson Jr. (February 4, 1912 – September 26, 2006) was an American professional golfer between 1935 and 1946, widely considered one of the greatest golfers of all time. Nelson and two other legendary champions of the time, Ben Hogan and Sam Snead, were born within seven months of each other in 1912.
The Official PGA TOUR Profile of Byron Nelson. PGA TOUR Stats, bio, video, photos, results, and career highlights.
May 4, 2024 · Byron Nelson (born February 4, 1912, near Waxahachie, Texas, U.S.—died September 26, 2006, Roanoke, Texas) was an American professional golfer who dominated the sport in the late 1930s and ’40s. Known for his fluid swing, he won a record 11 consecutive professional tournaments in 1945.
2 days ago · When Byron Nelson was a boy, he made the three-mile trip to school by riding bareback on a coal-black horse. That mode of transportation was eventually replaced by the...
Mar 3, 2019 · Byron Nelson was one of the best golfers of the 1930s and 1940s who retired early, but remained involved with golf into the 21st Century through the PGA Tour tournament named after him. He is often called the first golfer with a modern swing, and is generally considered among the greatest golfers of all-time.
Dec 11, 2023 · Byron Nelson is a name not everyone will be familiar with – even despite a PGA Tour event carrying his name – but he was the first man to win 50 PGA Tour events. He won an incredible 11 straight tournaments in 1945 and 18 in total that year, including the US PGA Championship.
Sep 27, 2006 · Byron Nelson, the winner of a record 11 consecutive professional golf tournaments in 1945 and one of golf's most renowned figures, died yesterday at his home in Roanoke,...
Byron Nelson’s golf achievements are well documented — 52 professional victories, five major championships, and an impressive year of 18 victories in 1945, highlighted by an unprecedented 11 wins in a row, that still holds strong over 75 years later.
The eldest of golf's great triumvirate born in 1912 including Ben Hogan and Sam Snead, Byron Nelson’s first exposure to golf was a caddie job at the old Glen Garden course in Fort Worth. He later worked as a clerk at the Fort Worth and Denver railroad and turned pro in 1932 for the Texarkana Open.
May 12, 2022 · Born near Waxahachie, he became known for once winning 11 consecutive PGA tournaments in 1945; 18 of the 30 tournaments he played in that year. Both of those marks are still records to...
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