Tony Lema
- January 9, 2024
- Golfer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Tony Lema |
| Occupation | Golfer |
| Date Of Birth | Feb 25, 1934(1934-02-25) |
| Age | 90 |
| Date Of Death | July 24, 1966, Lansing, IL |
| Birthplace | California |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | California |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Tony Lema Biography
| Name | Tony Lema |
| Birthday | Feb 25 |
| Birth Year | 1934 |
| Place Of Birth | California |
| Home Town | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
Tony Lema is one of the most popular and richest Golfer who was born on February 25, 1934 in California, California, United States. Former American golfer who won a dozen PGA Tour events, including the 1964 Open Championship.
He received help from Arnold Palmer‘s British caddy at the 1964 Open Championship.
He wife, Betty Cline, was a former flight attendant, who perished along with him in a 1966 airplane accident.
Tony Lema Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Golfer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Tony Lema is one of the richest Golfer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tony Lema 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He enlisted in the Marines at age 17 and served in Korea until 1955.
His legacy was honored when a golf course was named in his honor in 2001, located not far from his hometown.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Tony Lema Dating?
According to our records, Tony Lema is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Tony Lema’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Tony Ranked on the list of most popular Golfer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tony Lema celebrates birthday on February 25 of every year.
Who was Champagne Tony Lema?
Tony Lema
Full name| Anthony David Lema
Nickname| Champagne Tony
Born| February 25, 1934 Oakland, California
Died| July 24, 1966 (aged 32) Lansing, Illinois
Is Tony Lema still alive?
July 24, 1966
What year did Tony Lema win the British Open?
In 1964 , Lema won five PGA tournaments, more than any other golfer that year. He was the champion of the British Open. His popularity following that season led to appearances on the Lawrence Welk Show and the Ed Sullivan Show, and a cameo on the TV series Hazel.
What golfer just died in a plane crash?
25—A Learjet carrying professional golfer Payne Stewart and at least four others streaked uncontrolled for thousands of miles across the heart of the country today, its occupants apparently unconscious or already dead, before it plunged nose first and crashed in a field near this north-central South Dakota hamlet.
What golfer died in a plane crash?
This Day in South Dakota History: On October 25, 1999, pro golfer Payne Stewart and five others died in a plane crash west of Aberdeen near Mina, S.D. We look back on how the tragedy unfolded.