Michael C. Turnesa (June 9, 1907 – October 31, 2000) was an American professional golfer.
| Mike Turnesa | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Turnesa, circa 1942 | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Michael C. Turnesa |
| Born | June 9, 1907 Elmsford, New York |
| Died | October 31, 2000 (aged 93) Sleepy Hollow, New York |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 9 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 5 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | T25: 1935 |
| PGA Championship | 2nd: 1948 |
| U.S. Open | T26: 1946 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Early life
editTurnesa was one of seven golfing brothers: Phil (1896–1987), Frank (1898–1949), Joe (1901–1991), Mike (1907–2000), Doug (1909–1972), Jim (1912–1971), and Willie (1914–2001). All but Willie turned professional.[1] The family was referred to as a "golf dynasty" in a 2000 New York Times article.[2]
Professional career
editTurnesa's first job in golf came in the pro shop at the Metropolis Country Club. He then became assistant professional at Innwood in the late 1920s before being named "playing professional" representing Fairview in 1931. All told, Turnesa played on PGA Tour for 18 years, winning five times.[3] He then got a job at Knollwood Country Club. He won the 1933 and 1941 Westchester Opens, and the 1949 Metropolitan PGA at Ardsley, but is better known for having finished second to Ben Hogan in both the 1948 PGA Championship and the 1942 Hale America Tournament, the war-time substitute for the U.S. Open. Mike also played in the inaugural Masters Tournament in 1934 along with brother Joe.[1]
Personal life
editTurnesa's grandson, Marc Turnesa, has won on the PGA Tour.[4]
Professional wins (9)
editPGA Tour wins (5)
edit- 1931 Mid-South Open
- 1932 Grassy Spain Course Tournament, Metropolitan PGA Pro Bestball
- 1933 Westchester Open
- 1934 Miami Biltmore Class B
Source:[3]
Other wins
edit- 1941 Westchester Open
- 1942 Westchester PGA Championship
- 1947 Westchester PGA Championship
- 1949 Metropolitan PGA Championship
References
edit- ^ a b "The Turnesa Story". Knollwood Country Club. Archived from the original on August 22, 2004.
- ^ Kilgannon, Corey (December 3, 2000). "Recalling a Golf Dynasty: Elmsford's Turnesa Family". The New York Times. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
- ^ a b "Mike Turnesa". PGA Tour. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ Bush, John (October 28, 2007). "Turnesa hangs on in Miami, earns 2008 Tour card". PGA Tour. Retrieved October 25, 2013.