Michael C. Turnesa (June 9, 1907 – October 31, 2000) was one of seven

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ing brothers: Phil (1896–1987), Frank (1898–1949),

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(1901–1991), Mike (1907–2000), Doug (1909–1972),

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(1912–1971), and

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(1914–2001). All but Willie turned professional. The family was referred to as a "golf dynasty" in a 2000 ''New York Times'' article. Turnesa's first job in golf came in the pro shop at the Metropolis Country Club. He then became assistant professional at Innwood in the late 1920s before being named "playing professional" representing Fairview in 1931. All told, Mike played on

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for 18 years, winning six times, before settling down at Knollwood Country Club. He won the 1933 and 1941 Westchester Opens, and the 1949 Metropolitan PGA at Ardsley, but is better known for having finished second to

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in both the 1948

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and the 1942 Hale America Tournament, the war-time substitute for the U.S. Open. Mike also played in the inaugural

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in 1934 along with brother Joe. Turnesa's grandson, Marc Turnesa, has won on the

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and the

Professional wins

PGA Tour wins (6)

*1931 Mid-South Open *1932 ''three wins'' *1933

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*1941

Other wins

*1942 Westchester PGA Championship *1947 Westchester PGA Championship *1949 Metropolitan PGA Championship

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Professional wins

PGA Tour wins (6)

Other wins

See also

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