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Feb 03, 1911 Tuckahoe, New York, United States Died on 03 Mar 1979 (aged 68)
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About Tom Creavy
- Thomas Daniel Creavy (February 3, 1911 – March 3, 1979) was an American professional golfer, the winner of the PGA Championship in 1931. Born in Tuckahoe, New York, Creavy learned the game as a caddie at Siwanoy Country Club, and was the club professional at the Albany Country Club and Saratoga Spa.
- He won the PGA Championship at age 20 in 1931 at Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford, Rhode Island, defeating Gene Sarazen 5 & 3 in the semifinals and Denny Shute 2 & 1 in the finals.
- Creavy played in 11 major championships, including the inaugural Masters in 1934.
- He had an outstanding short game, but his competitive playing career was hampered by recurring back problems and shortened by spinal meningitis in 1943.Creavy died of a heart attack in 1979 at age 68 in Delray Beach, Florida.
