Ron Cerrudo


Ronald John Cerrudo was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and later worked as a club teaching professional.

Early life and amateur career

Cerrudo was born in Palo Alto, California. He attended Chabot Community College and San Jose State University, and was a member of the golf team at both institutions. He was a two-time All-American at San Jose State and played on the Walker Cup team in 1967. He finished runner-up in the 1967 British Amateur, losing 2 and 1 to fellow American Bob Dickson.

Professional career

Cerrudo turned pro and joined the PGA Tour in 1967. He played on the PGA Tour from 1967 to 1979. He won two events: the 1968 Cajun Classic Open Invitational and the 1970 San Antonio Open Invitational. His best finish in a major was a T-21 at the 1969 PGA Championship.
From 1979, Cerrudo was employed as a club teaching professional at various clubs in South Carolina. From 1979-1996, he was the head teaching pro at Shipyard Golf Club on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. From 1996 to 2002, he was the head teaching pro at Port Royal Golf Club also on Hilton Head. From 2002, he was the Director of Instruction for The Ron Cerrudo Learning Center at the Daniel Island Club in Charleston, South Carolina. He also did some on-course commentator radio work, and was the featured speaker at various corporate outings.

Death

Cerrudo died on April 24, 2024, at the age of 79.

Amateur wins

PGA Tour wins (2)

Other wins (2)

Amateur
  • Eisenhower Trophy: 1966
  • Walker Cup: 1967