John Francis Pott (born November 6, 1935) is an American professional golfer.
Career Pott was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and reared in southern Mississippi, where he learned to play golf on the course where his father was the club professional. He played collegiately at Louisiana State University, helping the Tigers win the NCAA Championship in 1955.
Pott turned pro in 1956. He won five times on the PGA Tour in the 1960s. He was a member of three Ryder Cup teams; 1963, 1965, and 1967 although he injured his back in 1965 and did not play. His best finish in a major was T-5 at the 1961 PGA Championship.
As his tour playing days were winding down, Pott became involved in the golf course design and golf services business with fellow former Tour pros Ernie Vossler and Joe Walser, Jr. He oversaw the Design and Construction Division of Landmark Golf and the Golf Operations Division of Landmark Golf Management.
In 2008, Langtry Farms announced its appointment of Pott as Langtry’s new Director of Golf Operations. Pott will be responsible for Langtry’s proposed private championship 18-hole golf course and clubhouse in Lake County, California.
Professional wins (5) PGA Tour wins (5) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1 Sep 5, 1960Dallas Open Invitational−5 (70-66-71-68=275)Playoff Ted Kroll, Bo Wininger2Dec 4, 1960West Palm Beach Open Invitational−10 (72-71-67-68=278)3 strokes Sam Snead3May 6, 1962Waco Turner Open−16 (68-71-69-68=276)6 strokes Mason Rudolph4Aug 25, 1963American Golf Classic−4 (67-68-71-70=276)4 strokes Arnold Palmer5Jan 14, 1968Bing Crosby National Pro-Am−3 (70-71-71-73=285)Playoff Billy Casper, Bruce Devlin
PGA Tour playoff record (2–5) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result11960Dallas Open Invitational Ted Kroll, Bo WiningerWon with birdie on third extra holeWininger eliminated by par on first hole21961Buick Open Jack Burke Jr., Billy CasperBurke won 18-hole playoff;Burke: −1 (71),Casper: +2 (74),Pott: +2 (74) 31962San Diego Open Invitational Tommy JacobsLost to birdie on first extra hole41962Colonial National Invitation Arnold PalmerLost 18-hole playoff;Palmer: −1 (69),Pott: +3 (73)51965Memphis Open Invitational Jack NicklausLost to par on first extra hole61965Insurance City Open Invitational Billy CasperLost to birdie on first extra hole71968Bing Crosby National Pro-Am Billy Casper, Bruce DevlinWon with birdie on first extra hole
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Results in major championships Tournament 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972Masters TournamentT19T20T21T13T42CUTCUTT4328U.S. Open41T19T15CUTT48CUTT9CUTCUT62CUTCUTPGA ChampionshipT15T5T27CUTCUTT28WDCUTT34T19CUT Note: Pott never played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut WD = withdrew "T" indicates a tie for a place
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U.S. national team appearances Professional Ryder Cup: 1963 (winners), 1965 (winners), 1967 (winners)
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