Douglas Michael Ford Sr. was an American professional golfer and two-time major golf champion.
Ford turned professional in 1949, later going on to win the 1955 PGA Championship and the 1957 Masters Tournament. He was also a member of four Ryder Cup teams and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2011.
Born: 6 August 1922, West Haven, Connecticut, United States
Died: 14 May 2018 (age 95 years), Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States
Books: Getting Started in Golf, Start Golf Young
Former tour(s): PGA Tour; Champions Tour
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Professional wins: 34
Turned professional: 1949
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