Leonard Dodson (March 29, 1912 – January 14, 1997) was an American professional golfer.[1]

Leonard Dodson
Personal information
Born(1912-03-29)March 29, 1912
Mumford, Missouri
DiedJanuary 14, 1997(1997-01-14) (aged 84)
Sporting nationality United States
Career
StatusProfessional
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins8
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour3
Other5
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentT10: 1937
PGA ChampionshipT17: 1953
U.S. OpenT43: 1940
The Open ChampionshipDNP

One of four boys, Dodson was born in Mumford, Missouri, and grew up in the Springfield area.[1]

Dodson won three times on the early PGA Tour between 1936 and 1941.[2]

During his colorful life, Dodson was known for gambling with friend Titanic Thompson. He was posthumously inducted into the Ozarks Golf Hall of Fame in 2004.[1]

Professional wins (8)

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PGA Tour wins (3)

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Other wins (5)

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References

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  1. ^ a b c McNew, Monte (2006). Golf in the Ozarks. Arcadia Publishing. pp. 41–46. ISBN 978-0-7385-4033-7. Retrieved June 2, 2011.
  2. ^ Barkow, Al (November 1989). The History of the PGA TOUR. Doubleday. pp. 238–9, 250. ISBN 0-385-26145-4.
  3. ^ "Dodson Wins Hollywood Open Golf After Playoff With Horton Smith". Ottawa Citizen. Ontario, Canada. Associated Press. December 31, 1937. p. 13.