Tony Manero
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
- 1936 U.S. Open — Won at Baltusrol with record-breaking 282 total, shooting final round 67
- Record Performance — His 282 was the lowest score in U.S. Open history at the time
- Course Record — Final round 67 set a new course record at Baltusrol's Upper Course
- Career Longevity — Played in 20 U.S. Opens, 14 Masters, and 10 PGA Championships
- Comeback Victory — Started final round four strokes behind leader Harry Cooper
Did You Know?
- Barely Qualified: Manero had to win a playoff among qualifiers just to make it into the 1936 U.S. Open field, then went on to win the championship
- Dream Pairing: In the final round, Manero was paired with his boyhood idol and fellow Italian-American Gene Sarazen, who encouraged him throughout the round
- Surprise Champion: Considered a major underdog, Manero's victory shocked the golf world as Harry Cooper appeared to have the championship won with a clubhouse lead