Ted J. Kroll (August 4, 1919 – April 23, 2002) was an American professional golfer.
Early life Kroll was born in New Hartford, New York. He served in the United States Army during World War II, from January 1942 to November 1945, and earned three Purple Hearts after being wounded four times.
Professional career Shortly after the war, he took a job as assistant professional at Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania. He began a 34-year PGA Tour career in 1949. He won eight times on the tour, including three wins in 1956, when he topped the money list with earnings of $72,836. That same year he lost the final of the PGA Championship to Jack Burke Jr., 3 and 2.
In 1954, Kroll became the third player in PGA Tour history to shoot a 60, joining Al Brosch (1951) and Bill Nary (1952). He had nines of 30-30 at Brackenridge Park Golf Course during the third round of the Texas Open. His 11-under score vaulted him into a tie for sixth going into the final round, where he shot a 2-under 69 over his final 18 holes to tie for ninth.
Kroll played on three Ryder Cup teams: 1953, 1955, and 1957, compiling a 3–1 record.
Personal life Kroll was married for over 50 years and had four daughters.
In his later years he suffered from Parkinson's disease. He died in Boca Raton, Florida, and is buried in Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.
Professional wins (11)
PGA Tour wins (8) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1 Jan 20, 1952San Diego Open −12 (65-69-72-70=276)3 strokes Jimmy Demaret2Sep 1, 1952Insurance City Open−11 (69-70-67-67=273)4 strokes Lawson Little, Skee Riegel, Earl Stewart3Sep 7, 1953National Celebrities Open−7 (70-69-71-71=281)1 stroke Lew Worsham4Sep 18, 1955Philadelphia Daily News Open +1 (68-72-66-67=273)Playoff Doug Ford5Feb 12, 1956Tucson Open Invitational −16 (65-68-66-65=264)3 strokes Dow Finsterwald6Feb 26, 1956Houston Open−11 (70-67-71-69=277)3 strokes Jack Burke Jr., Dave Douglas7Aug 12, 1956World Championship of Golf−15 (67-69-71-66=273)3 strokes Fred Hawkins8Jul 29, 1962Canadian Open−10 (71-68-69-70=278)2 strokes Charlie Sifford
PGA Tour playoff record (1–7) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result11952Motor City Open Cary MiddlecoffLost to birdie on first extra hole 21953El Paso Open Chandler HarperLost 18-hole playoff;Harper: −1 (70),Kroll: +2 (73) 31953 Carling Open Cary MiddlecoffLost to par on second extra hole41954 Western Open Lloyd MangrumLost to par on first extra hole51955 Philadelphia Daily News Open Doug FordWon with birdie on first extra hole61956Insurance City Open Arnold PalmerLost to birdie on second extra hole71960Dallas Open Invitational Johnny Pott, Bo WiningerPott won with birdie on third extra holeWininger eliminated by par on first hole81961Insurance City Open Billy MaxwellLost to birdie on seventh extra hole
Other wins (3)
1952 Miami Beach International Four-Ball (with Lew Worsham) 1964 Michigan PGA Championship 1972 Florida Open
Results in major championships Tournament194119421943194419451946194719481949Masters TournamentNTNTNTU.S. OpenCUTNTNTNTNTPGA ChampionshipNT
Tournament1950195119521953195419551956195719581959Masters TournamentT25T147T51T51CUTT23T14U.S. OpenT25T7T7T27CUTT4CUTT11PGA ChampionshipR16R64SFR64R16R322R16T20T25
Tournament19601961196219631964196519661967Masters TournamentT13T24T25U.S. OpenT3T27CUTT24T48PGA ChampionshipT124T30T59T23T63 Note: Kroll never played in The Open Championship.
NT = no tournament CUT = missed the half-way cut R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = Round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play "T" indicates a tie for a place
Summary Tournament Wins 2nd 3rd Top-5 Top-10 Top-25 Events Cuts madeMasters Tournament 0 0 0 0 1 8 11 10U.S. Open 0 0 1 2 4 7 14 10The Open Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0PGA Championship 0 1 1 3 6 11 16 16Totals 0 1 2 5 11 26 41 36 Most consecutive cuts made – 14 (1957 PGA – 1962 PGA) Longest streak of top-10s – 4 (1952 U.S. Open – 1953 U.S. Open)
U.S. national team appearances Ryder Cup: 1953 (winners), 1955 (winners), 1957 Hopkins Trophy: 1952 (winners), 1953 (winners), 1954 (winners), 1956 (winners)
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