Byron Nelson is the popular name of John Byron Nelson, Jr., b. February 4, 1912 at Dallas, Texas

Byron Nelson was a star of golf. He was active as a full time player on the PGA Tour from 1935 to 1946. He won his first major event at The Masters in 1937. Nelson would subsequently win four more major tournaments, the U.S. Open in 1939, the PGA Championship in 1940 and 1945, and a second Masters in 1942.

Nelson lost many chances at major championships due to World War II. In 1945, while The Masters was postponed, Nelson won 18 tournaments including a record 11 in a row. In his career, Nelson won 52 professional events. After 1946, Nelson curtailed his schedule although he continued to make regular appearances at The Masters as a ceremonial starter for many years.

• Byron Nelson Championship

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