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Jim Turnesa was an American professional golfer who won the 1952 PGA Championship at Big Spring Country Club in Louisville, Kentucky. He defeated Chick Harbert in the final match and became the first of the six Turnesa brothers to win a major professional championship. The Turnesa family was notable in American golf because all six brothers played professionally, an unusual concentration of talent within one family.
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What major championship did Jim Turnesa win?
Jim Turnesa won the 1952 PGA Championship at Big Spring Country Club in Louisville, Kentucky. He defeated Chick Harbert in the final match.
Why is Jim Turnesa notable in the Turnesa family?
Jim was the first of the six Turnesa brothers to win a major professional championship. His victory made the family especially notable in American golf history.
What format was used at the 1952 PGA Championship?
The PGA Championship was played as a match-play event in 1952 rather than the stroke-play format used today. Turnesa won through head-to-head matches before defeating Chick Harbert in the final.
Where did Jim Turnesa win the PGA Championship?
He won at Big Spring Country Club in Louisville, Kentucky. The 1952 victory remains the defining achievement of his professional career.
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