Herman Keiser

Herman Walter Keiser (October 7, 1914 – December 24, 2003) was an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour, best known for winning the Masters Tournament in 1946, his only major title.

Career Keiser was born and raised in Springfield, Missouri. Like most professional golfers of his generation, he earned a living primarily as a club professional. His first job was as the assistant golf professional at Portage Country Club in Akron, Ohio. He eventually became head professional at Firestone Country Club in Akron. Keiser's serious demeanor earned him the nickname, The Missouri Mortician, among his fellow golfers.

In 1942, Keiser interrupted his career to join the U.S. Navy for three years during World War II.

Keiser retired in the 1950s, having won five tournaments during his PGA career. His only top ten in a major was his victory at Augusta in 1946. He returned to live in Ohio, where he purchased a driving range.

Personal life He died in Akron in 2003 from complications of Alzheimer's disease at the age of 89.

Other wins this list is probably incomplete 1939 Iowa Open 1949 Ohio Open 1951 Ohio Open

Major championships

Wins (1)

Results timeline

Note: Keiser never played in The Open Championship.

NT = no tournament WD = withdrew DQ = disqualified CUT = missed the half-way cut 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 – 14 (1940 PGA – 1949 PGA) Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (twice)