10 Facts About Lloyd Mangrum

1.

Lloyd Eugene Mangrum was an American professional golfer.

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2.

Lloyd Mangrum joined the PGA Tour in 1937 and went on to win 36 events on the Tour.

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3.

Lloyd Mangrum might have won more if his career had not been interrupted by service in World War II.

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4.

Lloyd Mangrum was awarded two Purple Hearts after being wounded at Normandy and Battle of the Bulge.

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5.

Lloyd Mangrum was awarded two Silver and two Bronze Stars while serving in General Patton's Third Army.

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6.

Lloyd Mangrum lost a playoff for the 1950 US Open at Merion to Ben Hogan and his famous one-iron.

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7.

Lloyd Mangrum finished in the top ten at the Masters Tournament ten consecutive years.

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8.

Lloyd Mangrum shot 64 in the opening round in 1940, a Masters record that stood for 46 years, until Nick Price's 63 in the third round in 1986.

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9.

Lloyd Mangrum played on four Ryder Cup teams in 1947,1949,1951, and 1953.

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10.

Lloyd Mangrum was called "the forgotten man of golf" by sportswriter Jim Murray.

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