Introduction
Michael C. Turnesa (June 9, 1907 – October 31, 2000) was one of seven golfing brothers: Phil (1896–1987), Frank (1898–1949), Joe (1901–1991), Mike (1907–2000), Doug (1909–1972), Jim (1912–1971), and Willie (1914–2001). All but Willie turned professional.
Turnesa's first job in golf came in the pro shop at the Metropolis Country Club. He then became assistant professional at Innwood in the late 1920s before being named "playing professional" representing Fairview in 1931. All told, Mike played on PGA Tour for 18 years, winning six times, before settling down at Knollwood Country Club. He won the 1933 and 1941 Westchester Opens, and the 1949 Metropolitan PGA at Ardsley, but is better known for having finished second to Ben Hogan in both the 1948 PGA Championship and the 1942 Hale America Tournament, the war-time substitute for the U.S. Open. Mike also played in the inaugural Masters Tournament in 1934 along with brother Joe.
Turnesa's grandson, Marc Turnesa, has won on the Nationwide Tour and the PGA Tour.
Professional wins
PGA Tour wins (6)
- 1931 Mid-South Open
- 1932 three wins
- 1933 Westchester Open
- 1941 Westchester Open
Other wins
- 1942 Westchester PGA Championship
- 1947 Westchester PGA Championship
- 1949 Metropolitan PGA Championship