Hall of Fame

Art Wall, Jr.

  • Class
    1943
  • Induction
    2006
  • Sport(s)
    Golf

Art Wall Jr. '43 achieved national fame as a professional golfer.

 Following his Keystone experience, he graduated from Duke University with a business degree. 

Mr. Wall won 14 titles on the PGA Tour, including four in 1959 (Bing Crosby Pro-Am, Azalea Open Invitational, The Masters, Buick Open Invitational).  During that same year, he was named as the PGA Player of the Year while also capturing the Vardon Trophy for the lowest scoring average on Tour.  

Among Mr. Wall's 14 PGA Tour titles his most notable achievement was his victory at The Masters Tournament in 1959.  In winning the event, Wall provided one of golf's most memorable comebacks as he birdied five of his last six holes at Augusta National to defeat defending champion Arnold Palmer.  

Mr. Wall also represented the United States on three separate occasions as a member of the U.S. Ryder Cup Team. 

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