Johnny Pott


John Francis Pott is an American professional golfer.
Pott was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and reared in southern Mississippi, where he learned to play golf on the course where his father was the club professional. He played collegiately at Louisiana State University, helping the Tigers win the NCAA Championship in 1955.
Pott turned pro in 1956. He won five times on the PGA Tour in the 1960s. He was a member of three Ryder Cup teams; 1963, 1965, and 1967 although he injured his back in 1965 and did not play. His best finish in a major was T-5 at the 1961 PGA Championship.
As his tour playing days were winding down, Pott became involved in the golf course design and golf services business with fellow former Tour pros Ernie Vossler and Joe Walser, Jr. He oversaw the Design and Construction Division of Landmark Golf and the Golf Operations Division of Landmark Golf Management.
In 2008, Langtry Farms announced its appointment of Pott as Langtry’s new Director of Golf Operations. Pott will be responsible for Langtry’s proposed private championship 18-hole golf course and clubhouse in Lake County, California.

PGA Tour wins (5)

PGA Tour playoff record
No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
11960Dallas Open Invitational Ted Kroll, Bo WiningerPott won with birdie on third extra hole
Wininger eliminated with par on first hole
21961Buick Open Jack Burke, Jr., Billy CasperLost 18-hole playoff
31962San Diego Open Invitational Tommy JacobsLost to birdie on first extra hole
41962Colonial National Invitation Arnold PalmerLost 18-hole playoff
51965Memphis Open Invitational Jack NicklausLost to par on first extra hole
61965Insurance City Open Billy CasperLost to birdie on first extra hole
71968Bing Crosby National Pro-Am Billy Casper, Bruce DevlinWon with birdie on first extra hole

Results in major championships

Note: Pott never played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut
WD = withdrew
? = finish, if any, unknown
"T" indicates a tie for a place
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