Dean Refram (November 8, 1936 – July 28, 1991) was an American professional golfer and golf course architect.
Early life and amateur career Refram was born in Miami, Florida. He attended Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida, and was a member of the golf team.
Professional career Refram played on the PGA Tour in the 1960s and 1970s. He won twice on tour: the 1968 Robinson Open and the 1975 Walt Disney World National Team Championship with Jim Colbert.
After leaving the Tour in 1975, Refram spent the latter part of his career as a golf course designer and architect. Most of the courses he designed were in Florida.
Personal life Refram died in Tampa, Florida at age 54 of respiratory problems complicated by cancer. His son, Dean Refram Jr., also is a professional golfer.
Professional wins (2) PGA Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1 Oct 26, 1975 Walt Disney World National Team Championship(with Jim Colbert) −36 (63-63-62-64=252) 3 strokes Bobby Cole and John Schlee, Victor Regalado and Charlie Sifford
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Other wins (1) 1968 Robinson Open
Results in major championships Tournament19621963196419651966196719681969Masters TournamentT30U.S. OpenT28T14CUTT28T13PGA Championship Tournament19701971197219731974197519761977197819791980Masters Tournament48CUTU.S. OpenT36CUTCUTPGA Championship72CUT Note: Refram never played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place
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