Jim Booros
James Daniel Booros (born April 22, 1951) is an American professional golfer who played full-time on the PGA Tour for nine years.
| Jim Booros | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | James Daniel Booros |
| Born | April 22, 1951 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg; 15.4 st) |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Residence | Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Spouse | Deborah Lynn Booros |
| Career | |
| College | Edinboro University |
| Turned professional | 1973 |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | CUT: 1982 |
| U.S. Open | T68: 1983 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Professional career
Booros played in about 250 events between 1977 and 1991 finishing in the top-125 on the money list five times. He won the 1989 Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic before that became an official PGA Tour event. His best finish in a major championship was a T-68 at the 1983 U.S. Open.[1]
Awards and honors
- In 2004, Booros was inducted into the Lehigh Valley Golf Hall of Fame.
Professional wins (3)
- 1989 Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic
- 1996 Pennsylvania PGA Championship, Philadelphia Open Championship
See also
References
- "Golf Major Championships". Retrieved May 25, 2009.
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