Clarence Clark (golfer)
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United States| Clarence Clark | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Clarence E. Clark |
| Born | September 22, 1907 Paola, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | September 27, 1974 (aged 67) Abilene, Texas, U.S. |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Former tour | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 8 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 7 |
| Other | 1 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | T13: 1937 |
| PGA Championship | T9: 1933 |
| U.S. Open | 3rd: 1936 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Clarence E. Clark (September 22, 1907 – September 27, 1974)[1][2] was an American professional golfer.
In 1907, Clark was born in Paola, Kansas. He worked as a club professional at many courses in Kansas. These include: Carey Park Golf Course in Hutchinson, Kansas, O'Brien's Golf Center in Wichita, Kansas, and Newton Country Club in Newton, Kansas. In addition, he worked as a pro at McFarlin Golf Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Forest Hill Field Club Bloomfield, New Jersey,[1] and Dyess Air Force Base Golf Course and Lazee Tee Golf Center in Abilene, Texas.[3]
Clark also played on the PGA Tour, winning seven times in the 1930s, including the Texas Open and Houston Open on consecutive weeks in 1932.[3] In 1936, he was tied for the lead in the U.S. Open after the first round and finished the tournament tied for third.[4]
Death
Clark died in Abilene, Texas in 1974.[2]
