Robert W. Duden (September 5, 1920 – March 22, 1995) was an American
professional golfer
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who played on the
PGA Tour
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in the 1950s and 1960s.
A lifelong resident of
Portland, Oregon
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, Duden compiled a remarkable record in sectional
golf
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competition. He won over 50 tournaments in a 40-year career that included 23 major Pacific Northwest Section events including a record 7 wins of the
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;
he won the
Oregon Open
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a record eight times.
In competition on the PGA Tour, Duden's best showings were three 2nd place ties between 1959 and 1964.
[ His best finish in a major championship was T-46 at the 1954 U.S. Open.
Duden invented and patented the croquet style putter, which he named "The Dude".]Sam Snead
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adopted this revolutionary putting technique, its popularity began to surge; however, the USGA banned it when traditionalists like Bobby Jones objected.[ Duden was inducted into the Pacific Northwest Section PGA Hall of Fame in 1993]
Regular career wins
''this list is incomplete''
*1952 Oregon Open
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*1953 Oregon Open
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*1958 Almaden Open
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*1959 Oregon Open
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, Northwest Open
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*1960 Washington Open, Sahara Pro-Am
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, British Columbia Open
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*1961 Pacific Northwest PGA Championship The Pacific Northwest PGA Championship is a golf tournament that is the championship of the Pacific Northwest section of the PGA of America, which includes Oregon, Washington, northern Idaho, western Montana, and Alaska. The tournament began in 193 ...
, British Columbia Open
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*1962 Oregon Open
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*1963 Northwest Open
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*1965 Willow Park Pro-Am (Canada)Pacific Northwest PGA Championship The Pacific Northwest PGA Championship is a golf tournament that is the championship of the Pacific Northwest section of the PGA of America, which includes Oregon, Washington, northern Idaho, western Montana, and Alaska. The tournament began in 193 ...
*1967 Oregon Open
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*1968 Northwest Open
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*1969 Oregon Open
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, Washington Open
*1970 Oregon Open
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, Washington Open, Pacific Northwest PGA Championship The Pacific Northwest PGA Championship is a golf tournament that is the championship of the Pacific Northwest section of the PGA of America, which includes Oregon, Washington, northern Idaho, western Montana, and Alaska. The tournament began in 193 ...
*1973 Oregon Open
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*1977 Pay Less Classic
Senior career wins
''this list is incomplete''
*1971 Pacific Northwest Senior PGA Championship The Pacific Northwest Senior PGA Championship, also known as the PNW Senior PGA Championship, is a golf championship for senior players held annually, usually in September in the Pacific Northwest. It is affiliated with the PGA of America. The Senio ...
*1973 Pacific Northwest Senior PGA Championship The Pacific Northwest Senior PGA Championship, also known as the PNW Senior PGA Championship, is a golf championship for senior players held annually, usually in September in the Pacific Northwest. It is affiliated with the PGA of America. The Senio ...
*1975 Pacific Northwest Senior PGA Championship The Pacific Northwest Senior PGA Championship, also known as the PNW Senior PGA Championship, is a golf championship for senior players held annually, usually in September in the Pacific Northwest. It is affiliated with the PGA of America. The Senio ...
*1976 Pacific Northwest Senior PGA Championship The Pacific Northwest Senior PGA Championship, also known as the PNW Senior PGA Championship, is a golf championship for senior players held annually, usually in September in the Pacific Northwest. It is affiliated with the PGA of America. The Senio ...
*1978 Pacific Northwest Senior PGA Championship The Pacific Northwest Senior PGA Championship, also known as the PNW Senior PGA Championship, is a golf championship for senior players held annually, usually in September in the Pacific Northwest. It is affiliated with the PGA of America. The Senio ...
*1979 Pacific Northwest Senior PGA Championship The Pacific Northwest Senior PGA Championship, also known as the PNW Senior PGA Championship, is a golf championship for senior players held annually, usually in September in the Pacific Northwest. It is affiliated with the PGA of America. The Senio ...
*1982 Pacific Northwest Senior PGA Championship The Pacific Northwest Senior PGA Championship, also known as the PNW Senior PGA Championship, is a golf championship for senior players held annually, usually in September in the Pacific Northwest. It is affiliated with the PGA of America. The Senio ...
U.S. national team appearances
*PGA Cup
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: 1977 (tie)
References
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American male golfers
PGA Tour golfers
Golfers from Portland, Oregon
1920 births
1995 deaths