Tom Creavy


Thomas Daniel Creavy was an American professional golfer, the winner of the PGA Championship in 1931.

Early life

Creavy was born in Tuckahoe, New York. He learned the game as a caddie at Siwanoy Country Club.

Professional career

In the late 1920s, Creavy turned professional. He was the club professional at the Albany Country Club and Saratoga Spa. He won the PGA Championship at age 20 in 1931 at Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford, Rhode Island, defeating Gene Sarazen 5 & 3 in the semifinals and Denny Shute 2 & 1 in the finals. Creavy played in 11 major championships, including the inaugural Masters in Masters Tournament|1934]. He had an outstanding short game, but his competitive playing career was hampered by recurring back problems and shortened by spinal meningitis in 1943.

Death

Creavy died of a heart attack in 1979 at age 68 in Delray Beach, Florida.

Professional wins (4)

PGA Tour wins (4)

Source:

Major championships

Wins (1)

''Note: The PGA Championship was match play until 1958''

Results timeline

Note: Creavy never played in The Open Championship.
NYF = tournament not yet founded
DNQ = did not qualify for match play portion

CUT = missed the half-way cut
R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play
"T" indicates a tie for a place