Morris Hatalsky (born November 10, 1951) is an American professional golfer.
Early years and amateur career In 1951, Hatalsky was born in San Diego, California. He started in golf at age 10, when his older brother bought him a set of junior clubs. As an amateur, he won the 1968 Mexico National Junior Championship.
Hatalsky initially attended Arizona State University where his teammates on the golf team included future PGA Tour players Bob Gilder, Howard Twitty and Tom Purtzer. However, he transferred to U.S. International University (now Alliant International University). In 1972, Hatalsky was an NAIA All-American and served as team captain.
Professional career In 1973, Hatalsky turned professional. He qualified for the PGA Tour at the 1976 Qualifying School and won four times on tour between 1981 and 1990.
In 2002, Hatalsky took Rookie of the Year honors in his first season on the Champions Tour, and he was won three events at that level.
Awards and honors In 2002, Hatalsky earned Senior PGA Tour Rookie of the Year honors.
Professional wins (7) PGA Tour wins (4) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Sep 27, 1981 Hall of Fame−9 (63-71-68-71=275)2 strokes Jerry Pate, D. A. Weibring2Jul 10, 1983 Greater Milwaukee Open −13 (70-68-71-66=275)Playoff George Cadle3Jun 5, 1988Kemper Open −14 (68-66-68-72=274)Playoff Tom Kite4Jul 15, 1990 Bank of Boston Classic−13 (70-68-69-68=275)1 stroke Scott Verplank
PGA Tour playoff record (2–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult11983Greater Milwaukee Open George CadleWon with par on second extra hole21983Miller High Life QCO Danny EdwardsLost to birdie on first extra hole31988Kemper Open Tom KiteWon with par on second extra hole
Champions Tour wins (3) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Aug 25, 2002 Uniting Fore Care Classic42 pts (19-11-12=42)12 points Jay Sigel2May 25, 2003 Columbus Southern Open−12 (66-65-67=198)1 stroke Allen Doyle3Apr 2, 2006 Puerto Vallarta Blue Agave Golf Classic−9 (70-67-70=207)1 stroke Scott Simpson
Champions Tour playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult12005Blue Angels Classic Jim ThorpeLost to birdie on third extra hole
Results in major championships Tournament197719781979198019811982198319841985198619871988198919901991Masters TournamentT24CUT44CUTT29U.S. OpenT49CUTT65CUTT52T52Open ChampionshipCUTPGA ChampionshipT38T59T54T47CUTT54T56CUTT14CUT
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place
See also Spring 1976 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1993 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
References
External links
Morris Hatalsky's religious testimony from TheGoal