Fred Haas

Frederick Theodore Haas Jr. was an American professional golfer.

Amateur career

Haas was born in Portland, Arkansas. After graduating from Dermott High School, he graduated from Louisiana State University in 1937, winning the NCAA individual championship in his senior year.

Professional career

Haas's first PGA Tour win, at the Memphis Invitational as an amateur, broke Byron Nelson's record streak of 11 straight victories. He turned pro in early 1946. He played on the 1953 Ryder Cup team.

Personal life

Haas died in Metairie, Louisiana at age 88.

Amateur wins

this list may be incomplete

1934 Southern Amateur, Western Junior
1935 Western Junior, Chicago District Amateur
1936 Canadian Amateur Championship
1937 Southern Amateur, NCAA championship
Professional wins (7)

PGA Tour wins (5)

PGA Tour playoff record

No.

Year

Tournament

Opponent

Result

1947

St. Paul Open

Other regular wins (1)

1959 Louisiana State Open
Senior wins (2)

Results in major championships

Amateur

Tournament	1934	1935	1936	1937	1938	1939	1940	1941
U.S. Amateur	R16	QF	R256	R16	R32	R32	R32	R32
The Amateur Championship					R32

Professional

Tournament	1935	1936	1937	1938	1939
Masters Tournament	T37	WD	WD
U.S. Open
The Open Championship
PGA Championship

Tournament	1950	1951	1952	1953	1954	1955	1956	1957	1958	1959
Masters Tournament	T10	T39		26	T33	WD	T29	CUT
U.S. Open	T18	T29	WD	T12	T6	T34	T14	T35	CUT
The Open Championship
PGA Championship		R64	QF	R32	R32	R32	R32

Tournament	1970	1971	1972	1973
Masters Tournament
U.S. Open
The Open Championship
PGA Championship			T51	CUT

NT = no tournament
WD = withdrew
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
R256, R128, R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = round in which player lost in match play
Sources: U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur, 1938 British Amateur

Summary

Most consecutive cuts made – 12
Longest streak of top-10s – 1
U.S. national team appearances