Herman Barron

Herman Barron (December 23, 1909 – June 11, 1978) was an American professional golfer, best known for being the first Jewish golfer to win a PGA Tour event.

Early life Barron was born in Port Chester, New York.

Professional career Barron was one of barely a dozen professional golfers who earned their living as touring professionals in the 1930s and 1940s. His first professional win came at the 1934 Philadelphia Open Championship. On February 8, 1942, Barron became the first Jewish golfer to win an official PGA Tour event by winning the Western Open by two strokes over Henry Picard at Phoenix Golf Club in Phoenix, Arizona.

Barron played on America's victorious 1947 Ryder Cup team, He also worked as a teaching pro during this era. Barron also played a large role in the development of Israel's first golf course, in Caesarea.

Jun 10, 1946 Philadelphia Inquirer Open −3 (72-68-68-69=277) Playoff Lew Worsham

Jul 28, 1946 All American Open −8 (68-71-69-72=280) 1 stroke Ellsworth Vines

May 9, 1948 Goodall Round Robin +38 points 6 points Bobby Locke Other wins (8) 1934 Philadelphia Open Championship 1937 Metropolitan PGA 1938 Westchester PGA Championship 1941 Westchester PGA Championship 1943 Westchester PGA Championship 1951 Westchester PGA Championship 1954 Westchester Open 1955 Westchester PGA Championship

Senior wins (2)

Results in major championships

NYF = tournament not yet founded NT = no tournament WD = withdrew CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1959 PGA Championship) R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play "T" indicates a tie for a place