Larry Hinson

Larry Hinson (born August 5, 1944) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour from 1968–1976.

Hinson hails from Douglas, Georgia. Despite having a left arm slightly withered from a boyhood bout with polio, he was able to compete in amateur and professional golf. Hinson attended East Tennessee State University and was a member of the golf team. He was the individual medalist at the NCAA Division II Men's Golf Championships in 1967.

Hinson had more than 30 top-10 finishes during his PGA Tour career including a win at the 1969 Greater New Orleans Open Invitational. In that tournament, he defeated Frank Beard on the third playoff hole. He finished the 1975 San Antonio Texas Open tied for first in regulation play at 13-under-par 275; however, he lost in a playoff when Don January made birdie on the second extra hole. His best finish in a major was a T-4 at the 1970 PGA Championship. [cite web|title=Golf Major Championships|url=http://golfmajorchampionships.com/players?player=604|accessdate=2008-01-25]

Hinson is the head pro at Hinson Hills Golf Center in Douglas, Georgia – a family-run 18-hole par-3 course. He invented a device he calls the "Stance Minder" to help a golfer establish the proper set-up position.

PGA Tour wins

*1969 Greater New Orleans Open Invitational

Other regular career wins

*1990 Dan J. Parrish Pro-Am Golf Classic

Amateur wins

*1967 NCAA Division II Championship

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