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William P. Turnesa (January 20, 1914 – June 16, 2001) was an American amateur golfer, best known for winning two U.S. Amateur titles and the British Amateur. He was one of seven famous golfing brothers; Phil (1896-1987), Frank (1898-1949), Joe (1901-1991), Mike (1907-2000), Doug (1909-1972), Jim (1912-1971), and Willie (1914-2001). Willie was the only brother not to turn professional. The family was referred to as a "golf dynasty" in a 2000 New York Times article. Turnesa played on three straight winning Walker Cup teams, 1947, 1949, and 1951. He was playing captain on the last team.

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  • William P. Turnesa (January 20, 1914 – June 16, 2001) was an American amateur golfer, best known for winning two U.S. Amateur titles and the British Amateur. He was one of seven famous golfing brothers; Phil (1896-1987), Frank (1898-1949), Joe (1901-1991), Mike (1907-2000), Doug (1909-1972), Jim (1912-1971), and Willie (1914-2001). Willie was the only brother not to turn professional. The family was referred to as a "golf dynasty" in a 2000 New York Times article. Turnesa played on three straight winning Walker Cup teams, 1947, 1949, and 1951. He was playing captain on the last team. (en)
  • William P Turnesa (1914-2001) was een Amerikaanse amateur-golfer. Hij won het US Amateur in 1938 en 1948 en het Brits Amateur in 1947. Willie werd geboren in Elmsford (New York) als jongste zoon van Vitale Turnesa, een Italiaanse immigrant die in 1889 naar de Verenigde Staten kwam en greenkeeper werd. Willie had twee oudere zusters en zes oudere broers: Phil (1896-1987), Frank (1898-1949), (1901-1991), Mike (1907-2000), Doug (1909-1972) en (1912-1971), die broers werden allen golfprofessional. Hij was de enige zoon die amateur bleef. Dit was op aandringen van zijn broers, die geld verzamelden om hem te laten studeren. Hij studeerde in 1938 af aan het en won later dat jaar voor het eerst het US Amateur op de Oakmont Country Club. (nl)
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  • Willie Turnesa (en)
  • William P. Turnesa (en)
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  • Won: 1938, 1948 (en)
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