Arthur L. Doering, Jr. (November 4, 1915 – November 5, 1988) was a golfer who played in

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events from the 1930s through the 1960s. Doering was a member of the

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team and the Class of 1940 at Stanford University in

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. He is a member of the

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. Doering turned professional in 1945. His best career finish in a

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major championship was a T-41 at the 1938 U.S. Open while he was a student a Stanford and still an amateur. He lost in the round of 32 (T-17) at the 1954

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. Doering earned his only PGA Tour victory at the 1951

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. In the early 1960s, Doering was president and head pro at the Yolo Fliers Club in

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. During his tenure, he oversaw the building of a new clubhouse.

Amateur wins (1)

''this list may be incomplete'' *1940

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Professional wins (3)

PGA Tour wins (1)

*1951

Other wins (3)

''this list may be incomplete'' *1939 Santa Clara County Championship *1954

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*1955

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American male golfers Stanford Cardinal men's golfers PGA Tour golfers Golfers from California 1915 births 1988 deaths 20th-century American sportsmen {{US-golf-bio-stub