- Larry Hinson
Larry Hinson (born
August 5 ,1944 ) is an Americanprofessional golfer who played on thePGA Tour from 1968–1976.Hinson hails from
Douglas, Georgia . Despite having a left arm slightly withered from a boyhood bout withpolio , he was able to compete in amateur and professional golf. Hinson attendedEast Tennessee State University and was a member of thegolf team. He was the individual medalist at theNCAA 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 defeatedFrank Beard on the third playoff hole. He finished the 1975San Antonio Texas Open tied for first in regulation play at 13-under-par 275; however, he lost in a playoff whenDon January made birdie on the second extra hole. His best finish in a major was a T-4 at the 1970PGA 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
References
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