Felix Serafin (May 23, 1905 – August 9, 1966) was an American professional golfer.

Felix Serafin
Personal information
Born(1905-05-23)May 23, 1905
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
DiedAugust 9, 1966(1966-08-09) (aged 61)
Kingston, Pennsylvania
Sporting nationality United States
Career
StatusProfessional
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins5
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour4
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentT6: 1938
PGA ChampionshipT9: 1938
U.S. OpenT20: 1940
The Open ChampionshipDNP

Biography

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Serafin was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.[1] He made his living as a club professional while occasionally playing on the early PGA Tour,[1] and won four times on tour.[2]

Serafin's best finish in a major was a tie for sixth at the Masters Tournament in 1938. He also finished in a tie for ninth at the PGA Championship in 1939, then a match play event.

Professional wins

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PGA Tour wins

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Other wins

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this list may be incomplete

  • 1933 East Falls Open

References

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  1. ^ a b A Chronicle of the Philadelphia Section PGA and its Members Archived 2011-07-15 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Barkow, Al (November 1989). The History of the PGA TOUR. Doubleday. pp. 238–9, 250. ISBN 0-385-26145-4.
  3. ^ "Felix Serafin wins in Hershey Open with 284". Chicago Daily Tribune. Associated Press. September 4, 1939. p. 31.
  4. ^ "Serafin surprises in Hershey victory". Pittsburgh Press. United Press. September 4, 1939. p. 10.