Al Espinosa
Abel Ruben "Al" Espinosa (March 24, 1891 – January 4, 1957) was an American professional golfer. He left his mark on golf in Ohio by serving as the Head Professional at Akron’s Portage Country Club from 1931 through 1944. During his tenure at Portage he won the Ohio Open three times (1932, 1933, and 1936). While head pro at Portage Country Club in Akron, Ohio, in the early 1940s, Espinosa hired as his assistant future Masters champion Herman Keiser. He was inducted into the Summit County Sports Hall of Fame in 1957.
| Al Espinosa | |
|---|---|
circa 1920 | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Abel Ruben Espinosa |
| Nickname | Al |
| Born | March 24, 1891 Monterey, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 4, 1957 (aged 65) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Spouse | Josephine |
| Children | 1 |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1921 |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 20 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 9 |
| Other | 11 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | T7: 1934 |
| PGA Championship | 2nd: 1928 |
| U.S. Open | 2nd: 1929 |
| The Open Championship | T32: 1929 |
Al Espinosa | |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | U.S. Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
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