Tom Creavy
1 Major Championship • 90th All-Time
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Wins
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2nd Place
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First Win Age
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Last Win Age
Major Championship Wins
Career Highlights
- 1931 PGA Championship — At age 20, defeated Gene Sarazen 5 & 3 in semifinals, then Denny Shute 2 & 1 in finals
- Youngest PGA Champion — Won his only major at age 20, one of the youngest major champions in history
- Short Game Wizard — Known for an outstanding short game that compensated for other weaknesses
- 1934 Masters — Competed in inaugural Masters Tournament, finishing T25
- Early Career Promise — Learned golf as a caddie at Siwanoy Country Club in New York
Did You Know?
- Career Cut Short: Recurring back problems plagued his career, and spinal meningitis in 1943 ended his competitive playing days
- Forgotten Champion: Despite winning a major at 20, Creavy is one of golf's most overlooked champions due to his short career
- Club Professional Life: Served as professional at Albany Country Club and Saratoga Spa before health issues forced retirement