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Dow Finsterwald was an American professional golfer whose major victory came at the 1958 PGA Championship at Llanerch Country Club in Pennsylvania. That tournament marked the PGA Championship's change from match play to stroke play, and Finsterwald won it with a four-round total of 276. He also received the 1957 Vardon Trophy for the PGA Tour's lowest scoring average and captained the United States team at the 1977 Ryder Cup.
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What major tournament did Dow Finsterwald win?
Dow Finsterwald won the 1958 PGA Championship at Llanerch Country Club in Pennsylvania. It was the major victory most associated with his professional career.
Why was the 1958 PGA Championship historically important?
The 1958 tournament marked the PGA Championship's change from match play to stroke play. Finsterwald became the first champion of that new format.
Where was Dow Finsterwald's 1958 PGA Championship played?
The championship was played at Llanerch Country Club in Pennsylvania. Finsterwald won over four rounds under the new stroke-play format.
What did Dow Finsterwald change in PGA Championship history?
His 1958 victory came at a turning point because the PGA Championship moved away from match play that year. His win therefore stands as the first title in the championship's stroke-play era.
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