Fred Haas
Frederick T. "Freddie" Haas, Jr. (January 3, 1916 – January 26, 2004) was an American professional golfer.
Hass was born in Portland, Arkansas. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 1937, winning the NCAA individual championship his senior year.
Haas's first PGA Tour win, at the Memphis Invitational as an amateur, broke Byron Nelson's record streak of 11 straight victories. He turned pro later in 1945. He played on the 1953 Ryder Cup team.
Haas died in Metairie, Louisiana at age 88.
Read more about Fred Haas: Amateur Wins, PGA Tour Wins (5), Senior Wins, Results in Major Championships, U.S. National Team Appearances
Famous quotes containing the word fred:
“But the Krell forgot one thing.... Monsters, John, monsters from the id.”
—Cyril Hume, and Fred McLeod Wilcox. Lt. “Doc” Ostrow (Warren Stevens)