About Ted Makalena
Lived 1934 – 1968 (aged 34). Ted Makalena was an American golfer.
Theodore Makalena (June 14, 1934 – September 13, 1968) was an American professional golfer who played in the 1960s.
Career Makalena was born and raised in Hawaii, where he attended St. Louis High School in Honolulu.
Makalena's only win in an official PGA Tour event came on October 30, 1966, when he won the Hawaiian Open by defeating veteran tour professionals Billy Casper and Gay Brewer. His record-breaking score of 271 for 72 holes stood for many years. A couple months later, after winning the 1968 Hawaiian Open, Lee Trevino turned over $10,000 of his winner's check to a trust fund honoring Makalena.
A golf facility in Waipahu that borders Pearl Harbor is named for him. He is interred at Diamond Head Memorial Park in Honolulu.
Professional wins (1) PGA Tour wins (1)
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Team appearances World Cup (representing Hawaii): 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967
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Who was Ted Makalena?
professional golfer (1934-1968)
When was Ted Makalena born?
Ted Makalena was born on 14 June 1934 in Hawaii.
When did Ted Makalena die?
Ted Makalena died on 13 September 1968.
What was Ted Makalena's occupation?
Ted Makalena was a golfer.
What nationality was Ted Makalena?
Ted Makalena was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ted Makalena. https://biography.guide/ted-makalena/
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