11 Facts About Paul Runyan

Paul Scott Runyan was an American professional golfer.

Paul Runyan was head professional at a Little Rock club by age 18.

Paul Runyan served as head pro at Metropolis Country Club in White Plains, New York from 1931 to 1943 during which time he won both of his PGA championships.

Three years later, Paul Runyan defeated Wood in extra holes in the title match of the 1934 PGA Championship, the first of his two PGA Championships.

Paul Runyan won the tour money title in 1934, and was a member of the US Ryder Cup team in 1933 and 1935.

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Paul Runyan was competitive for many years; he won the PGA Championship again in 1938 and led the US Open after three rounds as late as 1951.

Paul Runyan had worked tirelessly on his short game from boyhood, since he realized early on if he were to succeed in golf, he had to compensate for his lack of length.

Paul Runyan's teaching prowess led many top pros to him over his 75 years of teaching, including Gene Littler, Phil Rodgers, Chuck Courtney, Frank Beard, Jim Ferree and Mickey Wright.

Paul Runyan appears as a contestant on the 25th October 1950 edition of You Bet Your Life where he tells an anecdote of hitting a spectator with his ball and in another competition his partner hits the same man.

Paul Runyan was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1990.

Paul Runyan received the Harvey Penick Lifetime Teaching Award and the PGA of America Distinguished Service Award.