Walter Burkemo
| Walter Burkemo | |
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Burkemo, circa 1953 | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Walter E. Burkemo |
| Born | October 9, 1918 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | October 8, 1986 (aged 67) Fenton, Michigan, U.S. |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | Professional |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 8 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 2 |
| Other | 6 |
| Best results in major championships (wins: 1) | |
| Masters Tournament | T6: 1960 |
| PGA Championship | Won: 1953 |
| U.S. Open | T4: 1957 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
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Walter Burkemo | |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Battles / wars | World War II, European Theater Battle of the Bulge |
| Awards | Purple Heart (2) |
Walter E. Burkemo (October 9, 1918 – October 8, 1986) was an American professional golfer, best known for winning the PGA Championship in 1953.