Gene Kunes
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Full nameEugene Laverne Kunes
BornNovember 22, 1908
Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMay 17, 1965 (aged 56)
East Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Sporting nationality
United States
United States| Gene Kunes | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Eugene Laverne Kunes |
| Born | November 22, 1908 Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 17, 1965 (aged 56) East Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Former tour | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 12 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 2 |
| Other | 10 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | T10: 1942 |
| PGA Championship | T3: 1934 |
| U.S. Open | T16: 1940 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Eugene Laverne Kunes (November 22, 1908 – May 17, 1965) was an American professional golfer.
Kunes was born in Erie, Pennsylvania.[1]
He made his living as a club professional while occasionally playing on the early PGA Tour.[1] He did win twice on Tour,[2] including the 1935 Canadian Open.
