Thunderbird Classic

In today’s world, Thunderbird Classic continues to be a topic of great interest and debate among experts and hobbyists alike. With the advancement of technology and globalization, Thunderbird Classic remains relevant in our modern society and continues to provoke a series of mixed emotions and opinions. In this article, we will explore the different aspects of Thunderbird Classic and its impact on our daily lives, examining everything from its origins to its current influence on the world. Additionally, we will analyze the various points of view and controversies surrounding Thunderbird Classic, with the goal of providing a complete and balanced view of this important topic.

Golf tournament formerly on the PGA Tour
For the tennis tournament, see Thunderbird Classic (tennis).
Golf tournament
Thunderbird Classic
Tournament information
Location Clifton, New Jersey
Established 1962
Course(s) Upper Montclair Country Club
Par 71
Tour(s) PGA Tour
Format Stroke play
Prize fund US$150,000
Month played August/September
Final year 1968
Tournament record score
Aggregate 270 Jack Nicklaus (1965)
To par −18 as above
Final champion
United States Bob Murphy
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Upper Montclair CC is located in the United States

Upper Montclair CC
Upper Montclair CC
Location in the United States

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Upper Montclair CC is located in New Jersey

Upper Montclair CC
Upper Montclair CC
Location in New Jersey

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The Thunderbird Classic was a golf tournament on the PGA Tour from 1962 to 1968. It was played at two locations, the Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, New Jersey in 1962 and 1966–68 and the Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York in 1963–65.

Winners

Year Winner Score To par Margin of
victory		 Runner(s)-up Ref.
Thunderbird Classic
1968 United States Bob Murphy 277 −11 3 strokes Australia Bruce Crampton
United States Bob Lunn		 [1]
1967 United States Arnold Palmer (2) 283 −5 1 stroke United States Charles Coody
United States Jack Nicklaus
United States Art Wall Jr.		 [2]
1966 United States Mason Rudolph 278 −10 1 stroke United States Jack Nicklaus [3]
1965 United States Jack Nicklaus 270 −18 2 strokes South Africa Gary Player [4]
1964 United States Tony Lema 276 −12 1 stroke United States Mike Souchak [5]
Thunderbird Classic Invitational
1963 United States Arnold Palmer 277 −11 Playoff United States Paul Harney [6]
1962 United States Gene Littler 275 −13 2 strokes United States Jack Nicklaus [7]

References

  1. ^ «Murphy Is Thunderbird Golf Winner». Lodi News-Sentinel. California. UPI. September 3, 1968. p. 10.
  2. ^ «Palmer Wins Thunderbird Golf Classic». Lodi News-Sentinel. California. UPI. September 25, 1967. p. 10.
  3. ^ «Mason Rudolph Wins The Thunderbird Golf Classic». The Nevada Daily Mail. Nevada, Missouri. AP. August 15, 1966. p. 8.
  4. ^ «Jack Nicklaus Wins Thunderbird Event». The Day. New London, Connecticut. AP. August 2, 1965. p. 21.
  5. ^ Becker, Jim (June 8, 1964). «Tony Lema Provides Hot Finish To Thunderbird». Ellensburg Daily Record. Washington. AP. p. 8.
  6. ^ Weiss, Don (June 17, 1963). «Palmer Win Thunderbird Golf Classic». Ellensburg Daily Record. Washington. AP. p. 8.
  7. ^ «Littler Takes First In Thunderbird Open». Lodi News-Sentinel. California. UPI. June 9, 1962. p. 11.

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