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Dow Finsterwald, Golfer Known for Some Close Calls, Dies at 93

Finsterwald was one of the sport’s most consistent money winners. But he may be best known for twice narrowly missing out on winning the Masters.

Dow Finsterwald after winning the P.G.A. Championship in 1958. He finished in the money in 72 consecutive tournaments in the 1950s.

Dow Finsterwald, who captured the 1958 P.G.A. Championship and twice narrowly missed out on winning the Masters while becoming one of golf’s most consistent money winners, died Nov. 4 at his home in Colorado Springs. He was 93.

His death was confirmed by his son Dow Jr., The Associated Press reported.