Ray B. Mangrum (June 17, 1910 – April 2, 1975) was an American

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and the older brother of a more famous golfer,

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. Mangrum began his golf career in the 1920s as a club professional in

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, eventually becoming the head professional at Cliff-Dale Country Club. He and Lloyd moved from Texas to

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in the 1930s hoping that the move would raise their visibility and enhance their careers. In Los Angeles in the 1940s, Mangrum mentored

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, a trailblazing

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golfer. Mangrum won five

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events in the 1930s and 1940s. His best finishes in major championships were T4 at the 1935 U.S. Open and T6 at the Masters.

Professional wins

PGA Tour wins (5)

*1936 (2) Wildwood Open,

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*1937 (1) Miami Open (January) *1945 (1)

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*1946 (1)

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Other wins

*1935 Pennsylvania Open Championship *1939 Pennsylvania Open Championship

References

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