Willie Klein
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United States| Willie Klein | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Klein, c. 1950 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | William L. Klein | ||
| Born | 1901 Long Island, New York, U.S. | ||
| Died | January 3, 1957 (aged 55) Mineola, New York, U.S. | ||
| Sporting nationality | United States | ||
| Career | |||
| Status | Professional | ||
| Former tour | PGA Tour | ||
| Professional wins | 9 | ||
| Number of wins by tour | |||
| PGA Tour | 8 | ||
| Other | 1 | ||
| Best results in major championships | |||
| Masters Tournament | WD: 1935 | ||
| PGA Championship | T9: 1927 | ||
| U.S. Open | T9: 1926 | ||
| The Open Championship | DNP | ||
| Achievements and awards | |||
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William L. Klein (1901 – January 3, 1957) was an American professional golfer. He won eight PGA Tour events during his career. He played in the 1923 PGA Championship, winning a first round match, and also played in the 1935 Masters Tournament.
Klein was born in 1901 on Long Island, New York.[2]
Klein worked as the head pro at Wheatley Hills Golf Club[3] in East Williston, New York, from 1926 to 1957.[4] He also worked in the winter months at the La Gorce Country Club in Miami Beach, Florida, from 1927 to 1956.[5][2] Klein also played on what later became the PGA Tour, winning nine events.[6]
The 1923 PGA Championship was held September 24–29 at the Pelham Country Club in Pelham Manor, New York. Klein was in the starting field and opened up affairs in a first round match against Charles Rowe which he won by the score of 4 and 3. He lost his second round match to Alec Campbell by the identical score.[7]
Personal life
Klein died in Mineola, New York.[3]