George McLean (golfer)
American professional golfer
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George Louis McLean (September 1, 1893 – March 26, 1951) was an American professional golfer. He competed from the 1910s to the 1930s.
| George McLean | |
|---|---|
McLean from a 1921 publication | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | George Louis McLean |
| Born | September 1, 1893 Yonkers, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 26, 1951 (aged 57) Waterloo, New York, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Former tour | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 2 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 2 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | T3: 1919, 1920, 1923 |
| U.S. Open | T5: 1919 |
| The Open Championship | T26: 1921 |
Career
McLean was born in Yonkers, New York. Like most golfers of his era, he worked primarily as a club pro while occasionally competing in PGA Tour events. He served at several clubs in New York state: Dunwoodie Golf Course in Yonkers,[1] Great Neck Golf Club in Great Neck,[2] Grassy Sprain Golf Club in Bronxville,[3] and Seneca Falls Country Club in Seneca Falls.[4]
McLean's best finishes at the PGA Championship were ties for third place (semi-finalist) in 1919, 1920, and 1923 while making six overall appearances.[5][6] His best finish at the U.S. Open was a tie for fifth in 1919 while making eight cuts overall.[7]
Death
In 1951, McLean died in an auto accident.[4]
Professional wins (2)
PGA Tour wins (2)
- 1923 Westchester Open, Shawnee Open
