Chandler Harper

Career Harper was born, raised, and lived his entire life in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was prominent in Virginia golf, winning the Virginia Amateur three times (1930, 1932, 1934) and the Virginia Open a record nine times: in 1932, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1952, 1960, 1967, 1968, and 1970. His golfing career was interrupted by service in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Other wins (12) 1932 Virginia Open (as an amateur) 1938 Virginia Open 1940 Virginia Open 1941 Virginia Open 1952 Virginia Open 1954 Middle Atlantic PGA Championship 1960 Virginia PGA Open 1967 Virginia PGA Open 1968 Virginia Open, Virginia PGA Open 1969 Virginia PGA Open 1970 Virginia PGA Open

Senior wins (2) 1968 PGA Seniors' Championship, World Senior Championship

Major championships Wins (1) YearChampionshipWinning scoreRunner-up 1950 PGA Championship 4 & 3 Henry Williams, Jr. Note: The PGA Championship was match play until 1958

Results timeline

Note: Harper never played in The Open Championship.

NT = no tournament WD = withdrew DQ = disqualified CUT = missed the half-way cut 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 – 5 (twice) Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (five times)

U.S. national team appearances Ryder Cup: 1955 (winners) Hopkins Trophy: 1954 (winners)