| Jerry Steelsmith | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Jon Jerry Steelsmith |
| Born | (1935-11-26)November 26, 1935 Peoria, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | March 23, 2024(2024-03-23) (aged 88) |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Residence | Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Career | |
| College | Glendale College |
| Turned professional | 1957 |
| Former tour | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 5 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | T48: 1970 |
| U.S. Open | T29: 1961 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Jon Jerry Steelsmith (November 26, 1935 – March 23, 2024) was an American professional golfer.
Career
Steelsmith was born in Peoria, Illinois.1 A native of Glendale, California, Steelsmith played on the PGA Tour from 1961 to 1968.2 He finished second five times on the PGA Tour: 1961 Hot Springs Open Invitational, 1962 Azalea Open, 1962 500 Festival Open Invitation, 1963 Frank Sinatra Open Invitational, and 1964 Almaden Open Invitational. Two of his 2nd-place finishes were playoff losses.
He is a former All-Army Champion.3 He was also captain of the golf team at Glendale College.4
Steelsmith died March 23, 2024, after a short illness, at the age of 88.5
Professional wins
this list may be incomplete
- 1969 Southern California PGA Championship
- 1972 Central New York PGA Championship
- 1973 Central New York PGA Championship
- 1974 Central New York PGA Championship
- 1978 Central New York PGA Championship
Playoff record
PGA Tour playoff record (0–2)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1962 | Azalea Open |  Dave Marr
|
Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
| 2 | 1964 | Almaden Open Invitational | Pete Brown, Billy Casper
|
Casper won with birdie on third extra hole after 18 hole playoff; Casper: −4 (68), Brown: −4 (68), Steelsmith: +1 (73) |
References
References
- Elliott, Len; Kelly, Barbara (1976). Who's Who in Golf. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House. ISBN 0-87000-225-2.
- "Steelsmith Leads Almaden Golf On Opening 67". The St. Petersburg Times. October 31, 1964. p. 4C. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
- "Steelsmith Nabs Portland Lead". The Deseret News. September 22, 1961. p. 8B. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
- "Syracuse Pro Sets Pace In U.S. Open Qualifying". Schnectady Gazette. May 22, 1971. p. 23.
- "Jon Jerry Steelsmith Obituary". Edward J. Ryan & Son Funeral Home.