Mason Rudolph

Edgar Mason Rudolph (May 23, 1934 – April 18, 2011) was an American professional golfer who won five times on the PGA Tour.

Early life and amateur career In 1934, Rudolph was born in Clarksville, Tennessee. He won the U.S. Junior Amateur in 1950. In 1956, he won the Western Amateur and the Tennessee Open (as an amateur). He played on the 1957 Walker Cup team.

Professional career In 1958, Rudolph turned professional. The following year he joined the PGA Tour and was Rookie of the Year. He won five official PGA Tour events during his career. Rudolph also won the Tennessee Open five times as a pro. He played on the 1971 Ryder Cup team. The rule was changed in 1964 to a cap of two holes, meaning Rudolph would be leading by two holes once the penalty was given, and the match continued.

Awards and honors

In 1959, Rudolph earned the PGA Tour's Rookie of the Year award In 1990, Rudolph was inducted as a charter member of the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame in 1990. A men's and a women's collegiate golf tournament also bears his name.

Professional wins (13) PGA Tour wins (5)

PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)

Source:

Other wins (8) 1956 Tennessee Open (as an amateur) 1959 Tennessee Open 1962 Haig & Haig Scotch Foursome (with Kathy Whitworth) 1963 Tennessee Open 1964 Tennessee Open 1966 Tennessee Open 1969 Tennessee PGA Championship 1972 Tennessee Open

Results in major championships

Note: Rudolph never played in The Open Championship.

CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place

Summary Most consecutive cuts made – 14 (1960 PGA – 1965 PGA) Longest streak of top-10s – 2 (1964 PGA – 1965 Masters)

U.S. national team appearances Amateur Walker Cup: 1957 (winners)

Professional Ryder Cup: 1971 (winners)