Art Doering
Arthur L. Doering, Jr. (November 4, 1915 – November 5, 1988) was a golfer who played in PGA Tour events from the 1930s through the 1960s.
| Art Doering | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Arthur L. Doering, Jr. |
| Born | November 4, 1915 |
| Died | November 5, 1988 (aged 73) |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Career | |
| College | Stanford University |
| Turned professional | 1945 |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 4 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 1 |
| Other | 3 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | 45th: 1940 |
| PGA Championship | T17: 1954 |
| U.S. Open | T41: 1938 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Doering was a member of the golf team and the Class of 1940 at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. He is a member of the Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame.
Doering turned professional in 1945. His best career finish in a stroke play 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 PGA Championship.
Doering earned his only PGA Tour victory at the 1951 Greater Greensboro Open.
In the early 1960s, Doering was president and head pro at the Yolo Fliers Club in Woodland, California. During his tenure, he oversaw the building of a new clubhouse.
Amateur wins (1) edit
this list may be incomplete
Professional wins (3) edit
PGA Tour wins (1) edit
Other wins (3) edit
this list may be incomplete
- 1939 Santa Clara County Championship
- 1954 Metropolitan Open
- 1955 Long Island Open