Anthony T. Manero (April 4, 1905 – October 22, 1989) was an American

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Professional career

Manero won eight times on the

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including one major championship, the 1936 U.S. Open. He played on the 1937

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team. Shortly thereafter, Manero became the club pro at Salem Country Club. He split the position over ten years with Joe Stein.

Personal life

Manero was born in

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and died at age 84 in

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Honors and awards

* In 1964, Manero was inducted into the

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Professional wins (14)

PGA Tour wins (8)

*1929 (1) Catalina Open *1930 (3) Glens Falls Open, Catalina Open, Pasadena Open *1932 (1)

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*1935 (1) General Brock Hotel Open *1936 (1) U.S. Open *1938 (1) Glens Falls Open Major championship is shown in bold.

Other wins

''(this list may be incomplete)'' *1934 Carolinas Open *1937 Carolinas Open, New Hampshire Open *1939 New Hampshire Open (tie with John Thoren) *1941 New Hampshire Open *1948

Major championships

Wins (1)

Results timeline

NYF = tournament not yet founded
NT = no tournament
WD = withdrew
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.

Summary

*Most consecutive cuts made – 9 (1938 Masters – 1941 Masters) *Longest streak of top-10s – 3 (1935 PGA – 1936 PGA)

References

External links

Image of Tony Manero during a golf tournament, Los Angeles, 1929
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. American male golfers PGA Tour golfers Ryder Cup competitors for the United States Winners of men's major golf championships Golfers from New York (state) Golfers from New York City 1905 births 1989 deaths {{US-golf-bio-stub