Clement Smoot
American golfer (1884–1963)
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Clement Eyer Smoot (April 7, 1884 – January 19, 1963) was an American golfer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.[1]
Golfer Clement Smoot (left) with Edward Cummins | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's golf | ||
Representing the  United States | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 1904 St. Louis | Team |
Career
Smoot was born in Illinois and died in Los Angeles, California. In 1904, he was part of the American team which won the gold medal. He finished 6th in this competition. In the individual competition he finished 22nd in the qualification and was eliminated in the first round of the match play.[2] Smoot was also a successful businessman as he founded an industrial lighting company called Smoot-Holman Electrical Company.[3]
