About Fred Haas
Lived 1916 – 2004 (aged 88). Fred Haas was an American golfer.
Frederick Theodore Haas Jr. (January 3, 1916 – January 26, 2004) was an American professional golfer.
Amateur career Haas was born in Portland, Arkansas. After graduating from Dermott High School, he graduated from Louisiana State University in 1937, winning the NCAA individual championship in his senior year.
Professional career Haas's first PGA Tour win, at the Memphis Invitational as an amateur, broke Byron Nelson's record streak of 11 straight victories (Nelson finished 4th). He turned pro in early 1946. He played on the 1953 Ryder Cup team.
Personal life Haas died in Metairie, Louisiana at age 88.
Amateur wins this list may be incomplete 1934 Southern Amateur, Western Junior 1935 Western Junior, Chicago District Amateur 1936 Canadian Amateur Championship 1937 Southern Amateur, NCAA championship
Professional wins (7) PGA Tour wins (5)
PGA Tour playoff record (2–3)
Source:
Other regular wins (1) 1959 Louisiana State Open
Senior wins (2)
Results in major championships
Amateur
Professional
NT = no tournament WD = withdrew CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place R256, R128, R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = round in which player lost in match play
Sources: U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur, 1938 British Amateur
Summary Most consecutive cuts made – 12 (1946 Masters – 1951 PGA) Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (three times)
U.S. national team appearances Amateur Walker Cup: 1938
Professional Ryder Cup: 1953 (winners)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Haas?
professional golfer (1916-2004)
When was Fred Haas born?
Fred Haas was born on 3 January 1916 in Portland.
When did Fred Haas die?
Fred Haas died on 26 January 2004 in Metairie.
What was Fred Haas's occupation?
Fred Haas was a golfer.
What nationality was Fred Haas?
Fred Haas was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Haas. https://biography.guide/fred-haas/
MLA: "Fred Haas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-haas/.
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