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Biography
Morris Hatalsky (born November 10, 1951) is an American professional golfer.
Early years and amateur career
Hatalsky was born in San Diego, California. He started in golf at age 10, when his older brother bought him a set of junior clubs. As an amateur, he won the 1968 Mexico National Junior Championship. Hatalsky initially attended Arizona State University, where his teammates on the golf team included future PGA Tour and Champions Tour players Bob Gilder, Howard Twitty and Tom Purtzer. He transferred to U.S. International University (now Alliant International University), where he was an NAIA All-American in 1972 and served as team captain.
Professional career
Hatalsky turned professional in 1973. He qualified for the PGA Tour at the 1976 Qualifying School and won four times on Tour between 1981 and 1990. In 2002, he took Rookie of the Year honors in his first season on the Champions Tour, and he was won three events at that level.
Professional wins (7)
PGA Tour wins (4)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27, 1981 | Hall of Fame | –13 (63-71-68-71=275) | 2 strokes |  Jerry Pate, D. A. Weibring |
| 2 | Jul 10, 1983 | Greater Milwaukee Open | –13 (70-68-71-66=275) | Playoff | George Cadle |
| 3 | Jun 5, 1988 | Kemper Open | –14 (68-66-68-72=274) | Playoff | Tom Kite |
| 4 | Jul 15, 1990 | Bank of Boston Classic | –13 (70-68-69-68=275) | 1 stroke | Scott Verplank |
PGA Tour playoff record (2–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1983 | Greater Milwaukee Open | George Cadle | Won with par on second extra hole |
| 2 | 1983 | Miller High Life QCO | Danny Edwards | Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
| 3 | 1988 | Kemper Open | Tom Kite | Won with par on second extra hole |
Champions Tour wins (3)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 25, 2002 | Uniting Fore Care Classic | 42 points (19-11-12=42) | 12 points | Jay Sigel |
| 2 | May 25, 2003 | Columbus Southern Open | –12 (66-65-67=198) | 1 stroke | Allen Doyle |
| 3 | Apr 2, 2006 | Puerto Vallarta Blue Agave Golf Classic | –9 (70-67-70=207) | 1 stroke | Scott Simpson |
Champions Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2005 | Blue Angels Classic | Jim Thorpe | Lost to birdie on third extra hole |