Miller Barber

Miller Westford Barber Jr. (March 31, 1931 – June 11, 2013) was an American professional golfer. He enjoyed significant success on the PGA Tour in the 1960s and 1970s, and a greater degree of success on the Senior PGA Tour in the 1980s.

Early life Barber was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. Barber was survived by his wife of 43 years, Karen, and sons Larry and Richard and stepsons Casey, Doug, Brad.

Professional wins (43) PGA Tour wins (11)

PGA Tour playoff record (3–4)

Other wins (1) 1962 Metropolitan Open

Senior PGA Tour wins (24) LegendSenior PGA Tour major championships (5)Other Senior PGA Tour (19)

Senior PGA Tour playoff record (1–1)

Japan Senior wins (2) 1985 Coca-Cola Grandslam Championship 1991 Fuji Electric Grandslam Championship

Other senior wins (5) 1982 Vintage Invitational 1985 Shootout at Jeremy Ranch (with Ben Crenshaw) 1987 Mazda Champions (with Nancy Lopez) 2002 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf - Demaret Division (with Jim Ferree) 2003 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf - Demaret Division (with Jim Ferree)

Results in major championships

DQ = disqualified CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1970 and 1974 Open Championships) "T" indicates a tie for a place

Summary Most consecutive cuts made – 12 (1966 U.S. Open – 1970 U.S. Open) Longest streak of top-10s – 5 (1968 PGA – 1969 PGA)

Champions Tour major championships

Wins (5) YearChampionshipWinning scoreMarginRunner(s)-up 1981 PGA Seniors' Championship −7 (68-72-68-73=281) 2 strokes Arnold Palmer 1982 U.S. Senior Open −2 (72-74-71-65=282) 4 strokes Gene Littler, Dan Sikes 1983 Senior Tournament Players Championship −10 (71-69-70-68=278) 1 stroke Gene Littler 1984 U.S. Senior Open (2) +6 (74-71-70-71=286) 2 strokes Arnold Palmer 1985 U.S. Senior Open(3) −3 (71-72-71-71=285) 4 strokes Roberto De Vicenzo

U.S. national team appearances Professional Ryder Cup: 1969 (tie, cup retained), 1971 (winners)