Jack Burke, Jr
Jack Burke, Jr. (born Jan. 29, 1923) -- Celebrated US golfer of the 1950s. First rose to prominence with two lopsided victories in the 1951
Ryder Cup matches. Subsequently selected for the 1953 and 1955 sides, and in 1957 was named captain of the team. Also served as non-playing captain in the 1973 matches. Won 15
PGA tournaments in his career, including the 1956
Masters and
PGA Championship. Perhaps his most famous match was his nine-hour, 40-hole quarterfinal loss to Cary Middlecoff in the 1955
PGA Championship. Selected
PGA Player of the Year in 1956, and subsequently challenged in the
PGA Championship (fourth, 1958).