Pat Abbott

Buell Patrick Abbott (January 18, 1912 – 1984) was an American professional golfer.

Early life

Abbott was born in Pasadena, California.

Amateur career

In 1936, Abbott won the U.S. Amateur Public Links, beating Claude Rippy 4 & 3.[1] In 1938, he lost the U.S. Amateur to Willie Turnesa 8 & 7.[2] He would lose the U.S. Amateur again in 1941 to Bud Ward 4 & 3.[3] He won the 1942 Western Amateur as well as the Southern California Amateur, twice, and the Southern California Open in 1935.

Professional career

Abbott turned professional after World War II and served as a club pro at Memphis Country Club in Memphis, Tennessee for 34 years. He won the Tennessee Open four times and the Tennessee PGA Senior Championship three times.

Awards and honors

In 2002, Abbott was inducted into the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame

Amateur wins

Professional wins (8)

References

  1. ^ "1936 U.S. Amateur Public Links summary". Archived from the original on February 13, 2012. Retrieved July 2, 2008.
  2. ^ "1938 U.S. Amateur summary". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2008.
  3. ^ "1941 U.S. Amateur summary". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2008.


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