Larry Laoretti (born July 11, 1939) is an American professional golfer.
Early life Laoretti was born in Mahopac, New York. He worked for the U.S. Navy in his early adulthood.
Professional career For most of his career as a golfer, Laoretti worked as a club professional. He won no tournaments of note until he was past 50. His best finish in a major was T-49 at the 1966 PGA Championship.
In 1989, Laoretti won both the regular and senior Florida PGA championships, and he joined the Senior PGA Tour the following season. In 1992, he won the U.S. Senior Open. His trademark was playing, including during his swing, with a lit cigar in his mouth.
Awards and honors In 1991, Laoretti earned Senior PGA Tour Comeback Player of the Years honors
Professional wins (1)
Senior PGA Tour wins (1) Legend Senior major championships (1) Other Senior PGA Tour (0) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Jul 12, 1992U.S. Senior Open−9 (68-72-67-68=275)4 strokes Jim Colbert
Senior major championships
Wins (1) YearChampionshipWinning scoreMarginRunner-up 1992 U.S. Senior Open −9 (68-72-67-68=275) 4 strokes Jim Colbert
U.S. national team appearances Professional Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge (representing Senior PGA Tour): 1992
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