Tom McNamara

Thomas Lawrence McNamara, Sr. (November 18, 1882 – July 21, 1939) was an American professional golfer.

Early life McNamara was born in Brookline, Massachusetts to an immigrant Irish family.

Professional career McNamara was the head professional at Wollaston Golf Club. During the 1909 U.S. Open, McNamara became the first man ever to break 70 in a competitive American tournament. Due to the extremely hot temperatures, McNamara suffered a heatstroke on the 14th hole. After doctors treated him, he insisted on finishing the tournament. He succeeded in finishing, but his game collapsed down the stretch and finished second. Thus came the PGA Championship, first played in 1916 at Siwanoy Country Club.

Personal life McNamara and his wife Mary had seven children.

Other wins (6) 1912 North and South Open, Metropolitan Open 1913 North and South Open, Massachusetts Open 1914 Philadelphia Open Championship 1915 Philadelphia Open Championship

Results in major championships Note: The Masters Tournament was not founded until 1934.

NYF = tournament not yet founded NT = no tournament CUT = missed the half-way cut R64, R32, R16 = round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play "T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances France–United States Professional Match (representing the United States): 1913