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Dow Finsterwald, first PGA champion in stroke play, dies at 93

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Dow Finsterwald was the first player to win the PGA Championship in stroke play. He was also the last U.S. captain of a Ryder Cup before continental Europe was invited to join. He died Friday night at his home in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the age of 93.

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Dow Finsterwald, 1st PGA champion in stroke play, dies at 93

Dow Finsterwald became a footnote in history as the first player to win the PGA Championship in stroke play and the last U.S. captain of a Ryder Cup before continental Europe was invited to join.

1 year ago·United States

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Dow Finsterwald, 1st PGA champion in stroke play, dies at 93

Dow Finsterwald has died at his home in Colorado

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Dow Finsterwald, 1st PGA champion in stroke play, dies at 93

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf WriterDow Finsterwald has died at his home in Colorado. Finsterwald was the first player to win the PGA Championship in stroke play. He also was the last U.S. captain of a Ryder Cup before continental Europe got involved. His son says Finsterwald died peacefully in his sleep Friday night at age 93. Finsterwald lost in the championship match in the 1957 PGA Championship. With golf being shown on television more, it switch…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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1 year ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Dow Finsterwald, 1st PGA champion in stroke play, dies at 93

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf WriterDow Finsterwald became a footnote in history as the first player to win the PGA Championship in stroke play and the last U.S. captain of a Ryder Cup before continental Europe was invited to join. More than a major champion and Ryder Cup player, he devoted his life to golf as the longtime professional at The Broadmoor in Colorado.Finsterwald, a 12-time winner on the PGA Tour, died Friday night at his home in Colorad…

1 year ago·Panama City, United States

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