1950 PGA Greater Greensboro Open 2nd Amateur Trophy Won by Frank Stranahan
Presented here is an impressive and quite large loving cup Trophy which was awarded to the famous amateur, Frank Stranahan, for finishing second lowest amateur in the 1950 PGA Greater Greensboro Open. Frank was an accomplished player in many regards having finished 2nd in the 1947 Masters, 2nd in the 1950 U.S. Amateur, and winner of the British Amateur in 1948 and 1950. This beautiful trophy was awarded to Stranahan the same year he won the British Amateur and finished 2nd in the US Amateur. Frank played on 3 winning Walker Cup teams and went on to win 6 PGA Tour events including the LA Open in 1958. He also played in the Masters 13 times with his best finish of 2nd in 1947. He was also low amateur at the Masters in 1946, 1947, 1950 and 1953.
. Inscription on the Trophy states the following:
Second Amateur
Greater Greensboro Open
Golf Tournament
March 26, 1950
Greensboro, N.C.
20 1/4" tall
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