Walter Armstrong, III (born June 19, 1945) is an American

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who played on the

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during the 1970s and 1980s. Armstrong was born in

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. He attended the

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in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach

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team in

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(NCAA) competition from 1965 to 1967. Armstrong received All-American honors in 1966.
2008–09 Florida Gators Men's Golf Media Guide
', University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, p. 36 (2008). Retrieved July 14, 2011. He graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in physical education in 1968, and master's degree in public health in 1969. Armstrong played on the

from 1974 to 1984. His best finishes were a trio of second places: a tie for second at the 1974

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, second at the 1975

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, and a second-place tie at the 1977

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. His best finish in a

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was a fifth-place tie at the

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. His 280 total in 1978 was a record low for a first-time Masters participant. Armstrong also played a few

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and

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events in 1995 and 1996. In his post-playing career, Armstrong is a golf instructor and author.

Professional wins (1)

Other wins (1)

*1973

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Results in major championships

CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Armstrong, Wally American male golfers Florida Gators men's golfers PGA Tour golfers Golfers from Connecticut Golfers from Florida Sportspeople from New London, Connecticut People from Maitland, Florida Sportspeople from Orange County, Florida 1945 births Living people

Professional wins (1)

Other wins (1)

Results in major championships

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