Fred Haas

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Frederick Theodore Haas Jr. (January 3, 1916 – January 26, 2004) was an American professional golfer.

Amateur career

Haas was born in Portland, Arkansas. After graduating from Dermott High School, he graduated from Louisiana State University in 1937, winning the NCAA individual championship in his senior year.

Professional career

Haas's first PGA Tour win, at the Memphis Invitational as an amateur, broke Byron Nelson's record streak of 11 straight victories (Nelson finished 4th). He turned pro in early 1946. He played on the 1953 Ryder Cup team.

Personal life

Haas died in Metairie, Louisiana at age 88.

Amateur wins

this list may be incomplete

Professional wins (7)

PGA Tour wins (5)

PGA Tour playoff record (2–3)

Other regular wins (1)

Senior wins (2)

Results in major championships

Amateur Professional {{legend|yellow|Top 10}} {{legend|#eeeeee|Did not play}} NT = no tournament WD = withdrew CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place R256, R128, R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = round in which player lost in match play Sources: U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur, 1938 British Amateur

Summary

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur Professional

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