CalvinPeete
United States
United States
Calvin Peete
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.