HR 438 Summary

• Mourns the death of professional golfer Mason Rudolph, who died on April 18, 2011, at age 76.

• Recognizes Rudolph's golf accomplishments, including winning the USGA Junior Championship in 1950, becoming the youngest player to compete in the U.S. Open that same year, and winning 5 PGA Tour events during his 21-year career.

• Notes Rudolph played in 430 PGA Tour events, made the cut in 409, was named Rookie of the Year in 1959, played in the Masters 14 times, and competed on the winning 1957 Walker Cup team and Ryder Cup team alongside Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Lee Trevino.

• Records Rudolph's relocation to Tuscaloosa four years prior to his death to be near family and his status as an avid University of Alabama fan.

• Expresses condolences to his surviving family, including his wife of 52 years, Carol Griffin Rudolph; two sons; and six grandchildren.