Leonard Dodson

Leonard Dodson (March 29, 1912 – January 14, 1997) was an American professional golfer.

One of four boys, Dodson was born in Mumford, Missouri, and grew up in the Springfield area.

Dodson won three times on the early PGA Tour between 1936 and 1941.

During his colorful life, Dodson was known for gambling with friend Titanic Thompson. He was posthumously inducted into the Ozarks Golf Hall of Fame in 2004.

PGA Tour wins (3)

 * 1936 St. Petersburg Open
 * 1937 Philadelphia Open Championship
 * 1941 Oakland Open

Other wins (5)

 * 1937 Iowa Open, Western Missouri-Eastern Kansas tournament, Hollywood Beach Hotel Open (Florida)
 * 1946 Iowa Open
 * 1948 Waterloo Open Golf Classic