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Calvin Peete

CalvinPeete

USA

United States

BirthdateJul 18, 1943
PassedApril 29, 2015 (71)
Turned Pro1975
BirthplaceDetroit, MI
College-
Career Wins0
Schwab Cup rank-
OWGR-
USA

United States

Profile

Weight

-

Birthday

Jul 18, 1943

Passed

April 29, 2015 (71)

Birthplace

Detroit, MI

Turned Pro

1975

Career Earnings

$3,254,373

Personal

With 12 PGA TOUR titles to his name, was one of the most successful African-American players on TOUR prior to the emergence of Tiger Woods. Career highlight was winning THE PLAYERS Championship in 1985. Finished the season top-five on the money list in 1982, 1983 and 1985. Was also named as the Vardon Trophy recipient and the winner of the Byron Nelson Award in 1984.

With 12 PGA TOUR titles to his name, was one of the most successful African-American players on TOUR prior to the emergence of Tiger Woods.

Won THE PLAYERS Championship in 1985.

Finished the season top-five on the money list in 1982, 1983 and 1985. Was also named as the Vardon Trophy recipient and the winner of the Byron Nelson Award in 1984.