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Denny Shute was an American professional golfer whose three major championship victories came during the 1930s. He won the Open Championship in 1933 at St Andrews and then captured consecutive PGA Championships in 1936 and 1937. Shute competed during the match-play era of the PGA Championship, and his record places him among the relatively small number of golfers to have successfully defended that title.
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Which major championships did Denny Shute win?
Shute won the Open Championship in 1933 at St Andrews. He then won consecutive PGA Championships in 1936 and 1937.
Why is Denny Shute's PGA Championship record unusual?
His two PGA Championship victories came during the tournament's match-play era. That format required players to win individual matches rather than simply post the lowest total score over four rounds.
What was Denny Shute's 1933 Open Championship achievement?
He won the Open Championship at St Andrews in 1933. That victory was his first major title before his back-to-back PGA Championship wins.
When did Denny Shute play professional golf?
Shute was a leading American professional during the 1930s. His three major victories all came in that decade, before the PGA Championship changed to stroke play in 1958.
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