Emmett Cary Middlecoff was an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour from 1947 to 1961.
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12 Facts About Cary Middlecoff
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Cary Middlecoff played collegiate golf at the University of Mississippi, becoming that school's first golf All-American in 1939.
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Cary Middlecoff won a PGA Tour tournament as an amateur in 1945, and then turned professional in 1947.
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Cary Middlecoff was selected for the 1947 Walker Cup team but immediately withdrew as he intended turning professional.
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Cary Middlecoff won the Vardon Trophy for lowest scoring average in 1956.
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Cary Middlecoff played on three Ryder Cup teams: 1953,1955, and 1959 – the US teams won all three times.
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Cary Middlecoff was ineligible for the 1957 Ryder Cup because he failed to play in the PGA Championship that year.
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Cary Middlecoff won at least one tour tournament in 13 of his 15 seasons, missing only in 1957 and 1960.
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Cary Middlecoff was known for often taking excessive time to play his shots.
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Cary Middlecoff became a top player despite having one leg slightly shorter than the other.
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Cary Middlecoff later developed a reputation as one of the best of the early golf television commentators.
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