Stanley Eugene "Ted" Bishop (January 10, 1913 – September 25, 1986) was an American golfer who had a brief professional career before being reinstated as an amateur in the 1930s.

Early life

Bishop was born in Natick, Massachusetts.

Ted Bishop (golfer)

Career

Bishop won several amateur tournaments, including three Massachusetts Amateurs and two New England Amateurs, with his biggest win being the 1946 U.S. Amateur. He defeated Smiley Quick on the 37th hole of the 36-hole final match at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey.

Ted Bishop (golfer)

Bishop played on the winning Walker Cup teams in 1947 and 1949.

Ted Bishop (golfer)

Amateur wins

1940 Massachusetts Amateur

1941 New England Amateur

1946 Massachusetts Amateur, New England Amateur, U.S. Amateur

1961 Massachusetts Amateur

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur

Walker Cup: 1947 (winners), 1949 (winners)

References

American male golfers

Golfers from Massachusetts

People from Natick, Massachusetts

Sportspeople from Middlesex County, Massachusetts

1913 births

1986 deaths