As per our current Database, Byron Nelson has been died on Sep 26, 2006 (age 94).
When Byron Nelson die, Byron Nelson was 94 years old.
| Popular As | Byron Nelson |
| Occupation | Golfer |
| Age | 94 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | February 4, 1912 (Waxahachie, TX) |
| Birthday | February 4 |
| Town/City | Waxahachie, TX |
| Nationality | TX |
Byron Nelson’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Byron Nelson was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
PGA Tour Golfer and World Golf Hall of Fame member who won 11 consecutive tournaments in 1945. Across his career, he won five major championships and earned numerous trophies. He was given the PGA Tour Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997.
He almost died from a very dangerous contraction of typhoid fever at the age of 11.
The Byron Nelson Championship was the first PGA event to be named after a former PGA Golfer.
He married Louise Shofner on June 24, 1934, and later married Peggy Simmons on November 15, 1986.
He was born in the same year as Ben Hogan, another legendary Golfer who he is often compared to.
