Fred Haas

Frederick Theodore Haas Jr. (January 3, 1916 – January 26, 2004) was an American professional golfer.

Amateur career
Haas was born in Portland, Arkansas. After graduating from Dermott High School, he graduated from Louisiana State University in 1937, winning the NCAA individual championship in his senior year.

Professional career
Haas's first PGA Tour win, at the Memphis Invitational as an amateur, broke Byron Nelson's record streak of 11 straight victories (Nelson finished 4th). He turned pro in early 1946. He played on the 1953 Ryder Cup team.

Personal life
Haas died in Metairie, Louisiana at age 88.

Amateur wins
this list may be incomplete
 * 1934 Southern Amateur, Western Junior
 * 1935 Western Junior, Chicago District Amateur
 * 1936 Canadian Amateur Championship
 * 1937 Southern Amateur, NCAA championship

PGA Tour wins (5)
PGA Tour playoff record (2–3)

Other regular wins (1)

 * 1959 Louisiana State Open

Results in major championships
Amateur

Professional {{legend|yellow|Top 10}} {{legend|#eeeeee|Did not play}} NT = no tournament WD = withdrew CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place R256, R128, R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = round in which player lost in match play

Sources: U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur, 1938 British Amateur

Summary

 * Most consecutive cuts made – 12 (1946 Masters – 1951 PGA)
 * Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (three times)

U.S. national team appearances
Amateur
 * Walker Cup: 1938

Professional
 * Ryder Cup: 1953 (winners)