About Buck White
Lived 1911 – 1982 (aged 70). Buck White was an American golfer.
Emmett O'Neal "Buck" White (February 7, 1911 – January 23, 1982) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour.
Career White was born in Memphis, Tennessee. White won three times on the PGA Tour between 1946 and 1951.
In 1961, White was the first golfer to shoot 63 in the PGA Seniors' Championship, a tournament scoring record that wasn't broken until 2012.
Following his retirement from competitive golf, White worked as a golf instructor in the Miami, Florida, area, where he taught many players including a number of PGA Tour professionals.
Professional wins (5) PGA Tour wins (3)
Other wins (2) this list may be incomplete 1944 Kentucky Open 1947 Michigan Open
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Buck White?
professional golfer
When was Buck White born?
Buck White was born on 7 February 1911 in Memphis.
When did Buck White die?
Buck White died on 23 January 1982.
What was Buck White's occupation?
Buck White was a golfer.
What nationality was Buck White?
Buck White was American.
Sources & further reading
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MLA: "Buck White." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/buck-white/.
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