Cook, Lawrence
Lawrence Cook was a star pitcher for the Spotford Mills team in the 1940’s and early 1950’s. He was a member of the 1951 All Star Team representing Wilmington in the Southeastern North Carolina Tournament.
Mr. Cook is best known for his accomplishments in golf in the 1950’s and 1960’s. He became the Pro at the Municipal Golf Course and remained there until his retirement in 1990. During that time Cook won numerous titles including Top Amateur in the 1952 and 1955 Azalea Open, North Carolina Amateur tournament champion 1953-1955, Wilmington City Open Champion 1950,1951,1954-1956, Star News Advertisers Tournament Champion 1949, Wilmington Municipal Club Champion 1952, Carolinas PGA Tournament Champion in 1952, Carolinas Open Champion in 1953 and Pine Valley Championship runner up in 1956.
Cook played in all 23 Azalea Opens, the former PGA Tour stop in Wilmington. He often worked through the darkest hours of the night and early morning at the Muni before playing in the Cape Fear tournaments.
Cook holds the course record of 63 at the Wilmington Municipal Golf Course since the mid 1950’s.
Mr. Cook passed away November 9, 1999.
Mr. Cook was a 2018 Inductee into the Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame
Accolades: 2018 Inductee Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame.