Norman Von Nida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Norman Von Nida |
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Norman Guy Von Nida |
| Born | 14 February 1914 Strathfield, Australia |
| Died | 20 May 2007 (aged 93) Gold Coast, Australia |
| Nationality |  Australia |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1933 |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour of Australasia |
| Professional wins | 48 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour of Australasia | 32 |
| Best results in Major Championships |
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| The Masters Tournament | T27: 1950, 1952 |
| U.S. Open | T59: 1939 |
| The Open Championship | T3: 1948 |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| Achievements and awards | |
| Harry Vardon Trophy | 1947 |
Norman Guy Von Nida (born February 14, 1914 – died May 20, 2007) was a famous Australian professional golfer. He was known as one of Australia's best golfers. He was also the first Australian to win many golf tournaments in Britain.
Norman Von Nida was born in Strathfield, Australia. He grew up in Brisbane. He became a professional golfer in 1933. This was after he won the Queensland Amateur tournament in 1932, when he was just 18 years old.
He became one of Australia's top professional golfers. He was the first Australian to win regularly on the British golf tour. However, World War II stopped him from playing during what might have been his best years.
In 1946, he traveled to Britain for the first time. He finished second on the golf rankings there. In 1947, he went back and won seven tournaments. He also topped the "Order of Merit," which means he was the best player that year based on his winnings.
Norman Von Nida was known for being very passionate about his game. He sometimes showed his frustration on the course. In 1985, he received the Medal of the Order of Australia. This award was given to him for his great "service to the sport of golf."
Today, the junior golf tour in Australia is named the Von Nida Tour after him. This tour helps young golfers develop their skills. Norman Von Nida passed away in a nursing home in Gold Coast, Queensland, when he was 93 years old.
Amateur Wins
Norman Von Nida had one important win as an amateur golfer:
- 1932 Queensland Amateur
Professional Wins (48)
Norman Von Nida won a total of 48 professional tournaments during his career. Here are some of his major wins:
- 1935 Queensland Open
- 1936 Queensland Open, New South Wales PGA
- 1937 Queensland Open
- 1938 Philippine Open, Lakes Open
- 1939 Philippine Open, New South Wales Close, Lakes Open
- 1940 Queensland Open
- 1946 Australian PGA Championship, New South Wales Close, New South Wales PGA, News Chronicle Tournament
- 1947 New South Wales Close, Dunlop-Southport Tournament, The Star Tournament, North British-Harrogate Tournament, Lotus Tournament, Penfold Tournament (tied), Yorkshire Evening News Tournament (tied), Brand-Lochryn Tournament
- 1948 Daily Mail Tournament, Spalding Tournament, Manchester Evening Chronicle Tournament, Lotus Tournament, Dunlop Masters, Australian PGA Championship, New South Wales Close, New South Wales PGA
- 1949 Queensland Open, McWilliam's Wines Tournament, Adelaide Advertiser Tournament
- 1950 Australian Open, Australian PGA Championship
- 1951 Australian PGA Championship, New South Wales PGA, McWilliam's Wines Tournament, Yorkshire Evening News Tournament (tied)
- 1952 Australian Open, McWilliam's Wines Tournament, Ampol Tournament (Oct)
- 1953 Australian Open, Queensland Open, New South Wales Close
- 1954 New South Wales Close
- 1961 Queensland Open
- 1965 North Coast Open
Major Championship Highlights
Norman Von Nida played in some of golf's biggest tournaments, known as major championships. He never played in the PGA Championship.
In The Open Championship, one of golf's oldest tournaments, he had some strong finishes. He placed in the top 10 three times:
- T4 in 1946
- T6 in 1947
- T3 in 1948 (his best result)
He also finished T9 in 1952 and T20 in 1950.
He also played in the Masters Tournament and the U.S. Open. His best results in the Masters were T27 in 1950 and 1952. In the U.S. Open, he finished T59 in 1939.
Team Appearances
Norman Von Nida also represented Australia in several team golf events:
- Canada Cup (representing Australia): 1956
- Lakes International Cup (representing Australia): 1952, 1954 (winners)
- Slazenger Trophy (representing British Commonwealth and Empire): 1956
- Vicars Shield (representing New South Wales): 1937 (winners), 1938 (winners), 1949 (winners), 1950 (winners), 1954 (winners), 1955 (winners)
