Marty Fleckman

Martin Alan Fleckman (born April 23, 1944) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1960s and 1970s.

Early life and amateur career In 1944, Fleckman was born in Port Arthur, Texas. Fleckman credits Byron Nelson, Carl Lohren, and Jim Hardy with teaching him how to play golf. At the age of 20 in 1964, Fleckman won the individual title at the Texas State Amateur. In 1965, he won the NCAA Championship while at the University of Houston, He competed for the United States in Israel in the 1965 Maccabiah Games. He was a member of the Walker Cup team in 1967.

While still an amateur, Fleckman played in the U.S. Open at Baltusrol in 1967. He led after the first and third rounds, but shot on Sunday amid a surge by eventual champion Jack Nicklaus. The last amateur to lead the U.S. Open at 54 holes was Johnny Goodman, 34 years earlier in 1933. It was his third consecutive birdie, finishing regulation play with two.

He currently works as director of golf instruction at Blackhorse Teaching Center in Texas.

Results in major championships Note: Fleckman never played in The Open Championship.

LA = Low amateur CUT = missed the half-way cut WD = withdrew "T" = tied

Team appearances Amateur Walker Cup: 1967 (winners)