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by Eriberto Franecki 3 min read

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When was Rudolph inducted into the golf hall of fame?

Rudolph was inducted as a charter member of the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame in 1990. A 9-hole, regulation-length golf course in his hometown is named for him. A men's and a women's collegiate golf tournament also bears his name.

How many times did Rudolph win the PGA Tour?

Rudolph turned professional in 1958; he joined the PGA Tour in 1959 and was Rookie of the Year. He won five official PGA Tour events during his career. Rudolph also won the Tennessee State Open five times as a pro (1959, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1972). He played on the 1971 Ryder Cup team.

Where was Rudolph born?

Rudolph was born in Clarksville, Tennessee. He won the U.S. Junior Amateur in 1950. In 1956, he won the Western Amateur and the Tennessee State Open (as an amateur). He played on the 1957 Walker Cup team.

Did Rudolph play in the Open Championship?

Note: Rudolph never played in The Open Championship.

Golf Courses

The City of Clarksville owns and operates Swan Lake and Mason Rudolph Golf Course, both of which are open year-round and offer annual green fees.

Swan Lake Golf Course

Swan Lake Golf Course is an 18-hole, 6,065-yard course located next to Dunbar Cave State Park. This par 71 course features Champion Ultradwarf Bermudagrass greens, hybrid 419 Bermuda fairways, and tees, and features a dining facility.

mason Rudolph golf course

Named for former PGA Tour member Mason Rudolph, a Clarksville native, this 9-hole, 2,008-yard course is located at 1514 Golf Club Lane. This par 30 course also features a popular driving range.

SWAN LAKE Aerial Walkthrough

If you would like to see all 18 holes from an aerial view with yardage, and tips on how to play the course, click the link below!

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Overview

Honors and awards

Rudolph was inducted as a charter member of the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame in 1990. A 9-hole, regulation-length golf course in his hometown is named for him. A men's and a women's collegiate golf tournament also bears his name.

Early years and amateur career

Rudolph was born in Clarksville, Tennessee. He won the U.S. Junior Amateur in 1950. In 1956, he won the Western Amateur and the Tennessee State Open (as an amateur). He played on the 1957 Walker Cup team.

Professional career

Rudolph turned professional in 1958; he joined the PGA Tour in 1959 and was Rookie of the Year. He won five official PGA Tour events during his career. Rudolph also won the Tennessee State Open five times as a pro (1959, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1972). He played on the 1971 Ryder Cup team.
In December 1960, Rudolph took part in a controversial match against Sam Snead. Snead decided to deliberately lose the televised match during its final holes after he discovered he had too man…

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur
• Walker Cup: 1957 (winners)
Professional
• Ryder Cup: 1971 (winners)

External links

• Mason Rudolph at the PGA Tour official site