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Biography of Olin Dutra - Golfer
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Olin Dutra (January 17, 1901 - May 5, 1983) was a professional golfer. He played on golf's PGA Tour in the late 1920s and 1930s, winning 19 tournaments in all. He was most prominent in the early 1930s, winning the 1932 PGA Championship, the 1934 US Open (golf)|U.S. Open at Merion and playing in the 1933 and 1935 Ryder Cup matches. In the 1932 PGA Championship, Dutra played 196 holes and finished an astounding 19 under par, including finishing as low qualifier and winning his matches 9 & 8, 5 & 3, 5 & 4, 3 & 2, and 4 & 3.

