Rod Curl facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rod Curl |
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Rodney Dean Curl |
| Nickname | Little Beaver |
| Born | January 9, 1943 Redding, California |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Residence | Jupiter, Florida |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1968 |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour Pro Golf Tour |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 1 |
| Other | 2 |
| Best results in Major Championships |
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| The Masters Tournament | T15: 1975 |
| U.S. Open | T30: 1978 |
| The Open Championship | CUT: 1975 |
| PGA Championship | T20: 1980 |
Rodney Dean Curl was born on January 9, 1943. He is an American professional golfer. He is famous for being the first full-blooded Native American to win a PGA Tour event. This was a big achievement in the world of golf!
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Early Life and Sports
Rod Curl grew up in Redding, California. He is a member of the Wintu tribe, which is a Native American group. Before he started playing golf, he was a really good baseball player. He played baseball at Central Valley High School. Rod only started playing golf when he was 19 years old.
Becoming a Professional Golfer
In 1968, Rod Curl became a professional golfer. This means he started playing golf for money, not just for fun. He joined the PGA Tour in 1969. The PGA Tour is where many of the best golfers in the world compete. He played on this tour regularly until 1978.
His Big Win
Rod Curl had many great games on the PGA Tour. He finished in the top 10 many times. His most famous win was in 1974 at the Colonial National Invitation in Fort Worth. He won by just one stroke! The golfer who came in second place was the legendary Jack Nicklaus. This win was very special because it showed how talented Rod Curl was.
Later Career
After turning 50 in 1993, Rod Curl played in some events on the PGA Tour Champions. This tour is for older professional golfers. Later in his life, he also worked as a golf instructor. He taught people how to play golf through the VIP Golf Academy.
Where He Lives
Rod Curl lives in Jupiter, Florida.
His Golf Wins
Rod Curl won three professional golf tournaments during his career.
- 1974 Colonial National Invitation (PGA Tour)
- 1988 Pointe Royale Invitational (Pro Golf Tour)
- 1977 World Indian Open
