Dick Knight (golfer)


John Richard Knight was an American professional golfer.

Career

Knight was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He played college golf at Oklahoma A&M.
Knight work as a club pro in Hawaii, where he won the Hawaiian Open and Hawaiian PGA Championship in 1952, in San Diego, California, and at Field Club of Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska. He also played on the PGA Tour. His best finish in a major was 10th at the 1959 U.S. Open. He opened the tournament with a 69 to tie for the lead with Ben Hogan, Dow Finsterwald, and Gene Littler.

Death

Knight died in California of lung cancer. A United States Navy veteran during the Korean War, he was buried in Riverside National Cemetery.

Amateur wins

  • 1950 Nebraska Amateur

Professional wins