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Willie Macfarlane

1890 – 1961

Professional golfer

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About Willie Macfarlane

Lived 1890 – 1961 (aged 71). Willie Macfarlane was a British golfer.

William Macfarlane (29 June 1889 – 15 August 1961) was a Scottish professional golfer.

Career Macfarlane was born in Aberdeen, Scotland. 1921 (1) Philadelphia Open Championship 1924 (1) Westchester Open 1925 (2) U.S. Open, Shawnee Open 1928 (1) Shawnee Open 1930 (3) Metropolitan Open, Westchester Open, Mid-South Open Bestball (with Wiffy Cox) 1931 (2) Miami International Four-Ball (with Wiffy Cox), Kenwood Open 1932 (1) St. Petersburg Open 1933 (4) Metropolitan Open, Mid-South Pro-Pro (with Paul Runyan), Mid-South Open (tie with Paul Runyan and Joe Turnesa) 1934 (1) Pennsylvania Open Championship 1935 (2) Florida West Coast Open, Glens Falls Open 1936 (2) Walter Olson Golf Tournament (tie with Tommy Armour), Nassau Open

Major championship is shown in bold.

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Other wins (3) Note: This list is probably incomplete.

1916 Rockland CC Four-Ball 1922 Westchester Open 1933 Miami Biltmore Open (December)

Major championships

Wins (1) YearChampionship54 holesWinning scoreMarginRunner-up 1925 U.S. Open 1 shot lead +7 (74-67-72-78=291) Playoff 1 Bobby Jones 1 Defeated Jones in second 18-hole playoff – Macfarlane 75-72=147 (+5), Jones 75-73=148 (+6).

Result timeline Note: Macfarlane never played in The Open Championship.

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

Summary Most consecutive cuts made – 10 (1923 PGA – 1931 PGA) Longest streak of top-10s – 3 (1923 PGA – 1925 U.S. Open)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Willie Macfarlane?

professional golfer (1890-1961)

When was Willie Macfarlane born?

Willie Macfarlane was born on 29 June 1890 in Aberdeen.

When did Willie Macfarlane die?

Willie Macfarlane died on 15 August 1961 in Miami.

What was Willie Macfarlane's occupation?

Willie Macfarlane was a golfer.

What nationality was Willie Macfarlane?

Willie Macfarlane was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Willie Macfarlane

· Wikidata: Q2248013

· DBpedia: Willie Macfarlane

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