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.
| 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 | |
 Bob Murphy | |
| Location map | |
  Upper Montclair CC Location in the United States  Upper Montclair CC Location in New Jersey | |
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 | Bob Murphy |
277 | −11 | 3 strokes |  Bruce Crampton Bob Lunn |
[1] |
| 1967 | Arnold Palmer (2) |
283 | −5 | 1 stroke | Charles Coody Jack Nicklaus Art Wall Jr. |
[2] |
| 1966 | Mason Rudolph |
278 | −10 | 1 stroke | Jack Nicklaus |
[3] |
| 1965 | Jack Nicklaus |
270 | −18 | 2 strokes |  Gary Player |
[4] |
| 1964 | Tony Lema |
276 | −12 | 1 stroke | Mike Souchak |
[5] |
| Thunderbird Classic Invitational | ||||||
| 1963 | Arnold Palmer |
277 | −11 | Playoff | Paul Harney |
[6] |
| 1962 | Gene Littler |
275 | −13 | 2 strokes | Jack Nicklaus |
[7] |
References
- ^ "Murphy Is Thunderbird Golf Winner". Lodi News-Sentinel. California. UPI. September 3, 1968. p. 10.
- ^ "Palmer Wins Thunderbird Golf Classic". Lodi News-Sentinel. California. UPI. September 25, 1967. p. 10.
- ^ "Mason Rudolph Wins The Thunderbird Golf Classic". The Nevada Daily Mail. Nevada, Missouri. AP. August 15, 1966. p. 8.
- ^ "Jack Nicklaus Wins Thunderbird Event". The Day. New London, Connecticut. AP. August 2, 1965. p. 21.
- ^ Becker, Jim (June 8, 1964). "Tony Lema Provides Hot Finish To Thunderbird". Ellensburg Daily Record. Washington. AP. p. 8.
- ^ Weiss, Don (June 17, 1963). "Palmer Win Thunderbird Golf Classic". Ellensburg Daily Record. Washington. AP. p. 8.
- ^ "Littler Takes First In Thunderbird Open". Lodi News-Sentinel. California. UPI. June 9, 1962. p. 11.
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