Full name Felice Joseph Torza U.S. Open T24: 1952 Died December 23, 1983 Nationality United States The Open Championship DNP Former tours PGA TOUR | Status Professional Name Felice Torza Professional wins 5 Masters Tournament T29: 1953 Role Golfer | |
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Born March 15, 1920Naples, Italy ( 1920-03-15 ) | ||
Felice Joseph Torza (March 15, 1920 – December 23, 1983) was an American professional golfer who played in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.
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Torza was born in Naples, Italy, on March 15, 1920. Like most of the golfers of his generation, he earned his living primarily as a club professional during his regular career years. Torza worked as the head club pro at the Aurora Country Club in Aurora, Illinois for 28 years.
Torza was the runner-up in the 1953 PGA Championship. He was defeated by Walter Burkemo (2 and 1) in the match play era.
Torza was nicknamed Toy Tiger by his fellow golfers due to his fiercely competitive nature and diminutive stature.
Torza was inducted into the Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame in 1965. He was awarded the Illinois PGA Professional of the Year award in 1968.
He died on December 23, 1983.