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Jack Burke, Sr.

1888 – 1943

American professional golfer

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About Jack Burke, Sr.

Lived 1888 – 1943 (aged 54). Jack Burke, Sr. was an American golfer.

John Joseph Burke Sr. (March 28, 1888 – February 2, 1943) was an American professional golfer.

Professional career Burke finished in a tie for second place in the 1913 Canadian Open and also in the 1920 U.S. Open. Burke is credited with one PGA Tour win, one second-place, and three third-place showings in PGA Tour events, with 14 top-10s and 19 top-25s.

Burke won the Minnesota State Open four times.

Personal life He was the father of Jack Burke Jr.

Professional wins (6) Note: This list may be incomplete.

1919 Minnesota State Open 1920 Minnesota State Open 1921 Minnesota State Open 1923 Minnesota State Open 1936 Texas PGA Championship 1941 Senior PGA Championship

Results in major championships Note: Burke never played in the Masters Tournament or The Open Championship.

NYF = Tournament not yet founded NT = No tournament CUT = missed the halfway cut WD = Withdrew R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = Round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play "T" indicates a tie for a place

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Important facts

Born
28 March 1888, Philadelphia
Birth century
19th century
Died
2 February 1943, Houston
Occupation
Golfer
Nationality
United States
Also known as
John Joseph Burke Sr., John Burke, Jack Burke

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Burke, Sr.?

American professional golfer (1888-1943)

When was Jack Burke, Sr. born?

Jack Burke, Sr. was born on 28 March 1888 in Philadelphia.

When did Jack Burke, Sr. die?

Jack Burke, Sr. died on 2 February 1943 in Houston.

What was Jack Burke, Sr.'s occupation?

Jack Burke, Sr. was a golfer.

What nationality was Jack Burke, Sr.?

Jack Burke, Sr. was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Burke, Sr.

· Wikidata: Q27178145

· DBpedia: Jack Burke Sr.

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