Dean Refram

Dean Refram (November 8, 1936 July 28, 1991) was an American professional golfer and golf course architect.

Dean Refram
Personal information
Born(1936-11-08)November 8, 1936
Miami, Florida
DiedJuly 28, 1991(1991-07-28) (aged 54)
Tampa, Florida
Nationality United States
Career
CollegeFlorida Southern College
StatusProfessional
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins2
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour2
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentT30: 1964
PGA Championship72nd: 1979
U.S. OpenT13: 1969
The Open ChampionshipDNP

Refram was born in Miami, Florida.[1] He attended Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida, and was a member of the golf team.[2]

Refram played on the PGA Tour in the 1960s and 1970s. He won twice on tour: the 1968 Robinson Open and the 1975 Walt Disney World National Team Championship with Jim Colbert.[3]

After leaving the Tour in 1975, Refram spent the latter part of his career as a golf course designer and architect.[3] Most of the courses he designed were in Florida.[4]

Refram died in Tampa, Florida at age 54 of respiratory problems complicated by cancer.[1][3] His son, Dean Refram Jr., also is a professional golfer.

Professional wins (2)

PGA Tour wins (2)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner(s)-up
1Sep 29, 1968Robinson Open−18 (68-67-70-65=270)5 strokes Mike Hill
2Oct 26, 1975Walt Disney World National Team Championship
(with Jim Colbert)
−36 (63-63-62-64=252)3 strokes Bobby Cole and John Schlee,
Victor Regalado and Charlie Sifford
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References

  1. "Dean Refram, 54, golfer, developer". St. Petersburg Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. July 29, 1991. p. 6.
  2. "Mocs in the Professional Ranks". Florida Southern College Athletics. Archived from the original on 2010-11-23. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
  3. "Golf pro Dean Refram, course designer, dies". The Hour. Norwalk, Connecticut. July 31, 1991. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
  4. "Dean Refram Courses Built". World Golf. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
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