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Professional golfer
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
24 December 1944
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Biography
Introduction
Robert J. Shaw (born 24 December 1944) is an Australian professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1970s.
Shaw was born in Sydney. He turned professional in 1965.
Shaw played in Europe in the 1960s, winning the Spanish Open in 1968. His best finishes in PGA Tour events were a T-2 at both the 1969 Tallahassee Open and the 1971 Greater Milwaukee Open plus a win at the 1972 Tallahassee Open with a 15-under-par 273 by two strokes over Leonard Thompson. His best finish in a major was T20 at the 1972 PGA Championship.
Professional wins
PGA Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning Score | Margin of Victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 April 1972 | Tallahassee Open | -15 (70-67-68-68=273) | 2 strokes |  Leonard Thompson |
Other wins (3)
- 1968 Spanish Open, New Zealand PGA Championship
- 1983 Tasmanian Open
Team appearances
- World Cup (representing Australia): 1980