Jimmy Demaret

James Newton Demaret (* May 24, 1910; † 28 December 1983) was an American professional golfer. He won 31 tournaments on the PGA Tour in a long career between 1935 and 1957. Three wins at the Masters are his greatest success.

Origin and achievements as a professional

Demaret was founded in 1910 in Houston, Texas born the fifth of ten children. As a child he earned as many professional golfers of his era as a caddy. At age 17, he was engaged by Jackie Burke Sr. as an assistant pro at River Oaks Golf Club in Houston. One of his first tasks was the herding of Jackie Burke Jr., who was to become a great golfer than two times Major winner himself. However Demarets way should not lead directly into the professional tour it. For a time he alternated between the golf and singing in night clubs back and forth.

From 1938 he concentrated on the PGA Tour. A highly successful career with 35 victories on the PGA Tour, the 17th all-time best list began. Highlights were the three Masters victories in 1940, 1947 and 1950. 's Second place behind Ben Hogan at the U.S. Open in 1947 also led to the fact that he won the money list was in this year. Although four times reached the semifinals of the then discharged as Match Play PGA Championship, he remained here without a title. Three times in a row, he was a member of the U.S. Ryder Cup team. 1947 1949 and 1951 1983 Demaret was included because of its success in the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Play

"He was the most underrated golfer in history" was the verdict of Ben Hogan. Particularly regarding the versatility of punches Hogan had copied from some Demaret. Also praised Jack Burke Jr. Demarets qualities as a versatile Shot Maker, though his preferred strike the flat fade was. Unlike Hogan he was no one who had beaten intensively on the range balls. Demaret relied more on his feeling, instinct, imagination and courage. He also brought with him the right physical conditions. To a stout stature were joined by large, vigorous and hands.

Victories on the PGA Tour ( 31)

Major championships are shown in bold.

Results in major tournaments

DNP = not started NT = No tournament held WD = Withdrawn CUT = cut at the failed "T " = split rank Green background for wins. Yellow background for top 10.