About Skip Alexander
Lived 1918 – 1997 (aged 79). Skip Alexander was an American golfer.
Stewart Murray "Skip" Alexander, Jr. (August 6, 1918 – October 24, 1997) was an American collegiate and professional golfer.
Early life and amateur career Alexander was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but was raised in Durham, North Carolina.
Awards and honors
In 1959, Alexander was awarded the Ben Hogan Award for golfers who make a comeback after suffering a physical handicap In 1986, he was inducted into the Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame In 1987, was inducted for into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame as well as the Duke Hall of Fame.
Personal life Alexander's son Buddy, a former U.S. Amateur champion, was the head golf coach at the University of Florida from 1988 to 2014. He also coached at Georgia Southern University (1977–80) and Louisiana State University (1983–87).
In 1997, Alexander died at his home in St. Petersburg.
Amateur wins this list may be incomplete 1941 North and South Amateur
Professional wins PGA Tour wins (3)
Other wins this list may be incomplete 1946 Carolinas Open, Gainesville Open
Team appearances Ryder Cup: 1949 (winners), 1951 (winners)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Skip Alexander?
professional golfer
When was Skip Alexander born?
Skip Alexander was born on 6 August 1918 in Philadelphia.
When did Skip Alexander die?
Skip Alexander died on 24 October 1997 in St. Petersburg.
What was Skip Alexander's occupation?
Skip Alexander was a golfer.
What nationality was Skip Alexander?
Skip Alexander was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Skip Alexander. https://biography.guide/skip-alexander/
MLA: "Skip Alexander." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/skip-alexander/.
Chicago: "Skip Alexander." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/skip-alexander/.
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