He was one of seven famous golfing brothers; Phil (1896-1987), Frank (1898-1949), Joe (1901-1991), Mike (1907-2000), Doug (1909-1972), Jim (1912-1971), and Willie (1914-2001).

His older brothers forbade him to turn pro and pooled their money to send him to college.

[3] Turnesa won the British Amateur in 1947 at Carnoustie Golf Links, beating fellow American Dick Chapman 3&2.

[3] this list is incomplete Note: Turnesa never played in the British Open or PGA Championship.

NT = No tournament NYF = Not yet founded CUT = missed the half-way cut R128, R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = Round in which player lost in match play "T" indicates a tie for a place Source for The Masters: www.masters.com Source for U.S. Open and U.S.