Labron Harris Jr.
| Labron Harris Jr. | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Labron E. Harris Jr. |
| Born |
September 27, 1941 Stillwater, Oklahoma |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st) |
| Nationality |
 United States |
| Career | |
| College | Oklahoma State University |
| Status | Professional |
| Former tour(s) |
PGA Tour Champions Tour |
| Professional wins | 2 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | T32: 1963 |
| U.S. Open | T24: 1965 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
| PGA Championship | T63: 1971 |
Labron E. Harris Jr. (born September 27, 1941) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1960s and 1970s.
Harris was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma[1] and grew up playing the Oklahoma State University practice facility, Lakeside Golf Course. He attended Oklahoma State University, where he was a distinguished member of the golf team: second-team All-American in 1961, first-team All-American and winner of the U.S. Amateur in 1962. His father, Labron Harris, Sr. was the Oklahoma State Cowboys golf coach from 1947 – 1973.
In addition to playing golf at Oklahoma State, Harris earned a Masters Degree in statistics while studying at the University.[1]
Harris defeated Bert Yancey in a playoff at the 1971 Robinson Open Golf Classic for his only PGA Tour win.[1][2] Also in 1971, Harris was the first-round leader at the U.S. Open with a score of 67, eventually fading to finish the tournament at T-46.[3] His best finish in a major was a T-24 at the 1965 U.S. Open.[4]
Amateur wins
- 1960 Western Junior
- 1962 U.S. Amateur
Professional wins
PGA Tour wins
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26, 1971 | Robinson Open Golf Classic | −10 (68-70-69-67=274) | Playoff | Bert Yancey |
PGA Tour playoff record (1–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1968 | Philadelphia Golf Classic | Bob Murphy |
Lost to birdie on third extra hole |
| 2 | 1971 | Robinson Open Golf Classic | Bert Yancey |
Won with birdie on third extra hole |
Other wins
- 1963 Oklahoma Open
- 1964 Par-3 contest at The Masters
U.S. national team appearances
Amateur
- Walker Cup: 1963 (winners)
- Eisenhower Trophy: 1962 (winners)
References
- 1 2 3 Elliott, Len; Kelly, Barbara (1976). Who's Who in Golf. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House. p. 84. ISBN 0-87000-225-2.
- ↑ "Today in Golf History: September 26". Archived from the original on 2007-10-11. Retrieved 2007-12-27.
- ↑ "1971 U.S. Open". Archived from the original on 2007-10-24. Retrieved 2007-12-27.
- ↑ "Golf Major Championships". Retrieved 2007-12-27.
External links
- Labron Harris Jr. at the PGA Tour official site