Jimmy Clark (golfer)
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James C. Clark, Jr. was an American
professional golfer
who played on the PGA Tour
in the 1950s and 1960s; and on the Senior PGA Tour in the early 1980s.
A native of Abingdon, Virginia
, Clark turned professional in 1946. He won two PGA Tour events, both in 1952. In his first win at the Azalea Open, Clark defeated George Fazio
and Jim Turnesa
by three strokes with a four-day total of 272 (16-under-par). He was runner-up to Doug Sanders
by four strokes at the Greater Greensboro Open in 1963. His best finish in a major
was T-33 at The Masters in 1954.
Clark last played on the Senior Tour in 1983.
PGA Tour playoff record (1-1)
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who played on the PGA Tour
PGA Tour
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in the 1950s and 1960s; and on the Senior PGA Tour in the early 1980s.
A native of Abingdon, Virginia
Abingdon, Virginia
Abingdon is a town in Washington County, Virginia, USA, 133 miles southwest of Roanoke. The population was 8,191 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Washington County and is a designated Virginia Historic Landmark...
, Clark turned professional in 1946. He won two PGA Tour events, both in 1952. In his first win at the Azalea Open, Clark defeated George Fazio
George Fazio
George Fazio was an American professional golfer and a golf course architect.Fazio, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a respected player in the mid-twentieth century and competed in seven Masters Tournaments from 1947 to 1954...
and Jim Turnesa
Jim Turnesa
James R. Turnesa was one of seven famous golfing brothers; Phil , Frank , Joe , Mike , Doug , Jim , and Willie...
by three strokes with a four-day total of 272 (16-under-par). He was runner-up to Doug Sanders
Doug Sanders
George Douglas Sanders is a former American professional golfer who won twenty PGA Tour events during his career.-Early years:Sanders was born in Cedartown, Georgia. He grew up in a poor family, and picked cotton as a teenager...
by four strokes at the Greater Greensboro Open in 1963. His best finish in a major
Men's major golf championships
The men's major golf championships, commonly known as the Major Championships, and often referred to simply as the majors, are the four most prestigious annual tournaments in professional golf...
was T-33 at The Masters in 1954.
Clark last played on the Senior Tour in 1983.
PGA Tour wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning Score | Margin of Victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 30, 1952 | Azalea Open | 3 strokes |  George FazioGeorge Fazio George Fazio was an American professional golfer and a golf course architect.Fazio, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a respected player in the mid-twentieth century and competed in seven Masters Tournaments from 1947 to 1954... , Jim TurnesaJim Turnesa James R. Turnesa was one of seven famous golfing brothers; Phil , Frank , Joe , Mike , Doug , Jim , and Willie... |
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| 2 | Aug 24, 1952 | Fort Wayne Open Fort Wayne Open (PGA Tour event) The Fort Wayne Open, which played for one year as Fort Wayne Invitational, was a golf tournament on the PGA Tour in the 1950s. It was played at the Orchard Ridge Country Club in 1950 before moving to the Fort Wayne Elks Lodge No... |
Playoff | Jim Turnesa Jim Turnesa James R. Turnesa was one of seven famous golfing brothers; Phil , Frank , Joe , Mike , Doug , Jim , and Willie... |
PGA Tour playoff record (1-1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1952 | Fort Wayne Open Fort Wayne Open (PGA Tour event) The Fort Wayne Open, which played for one year as Fort Wayne Invitational, was a golf tournament on the PGA Tour in the 1950s. It was played at the Orchard Ridge Country Club in 1950 before moving to the Fort Wayne Elks Lodge No... |
Jim Turnesa Jim Turnesa James R. Turnesa was one of seven famous golfing brothers; Phil , Frank , Joe , Mike , Doug , Jim , and Willie... |
Won 18-hole playoff (Clark:69, Turnesa:70) |
| 2 | 1955 | Baton Rouge Open | Billy Maxwell Billy Maxwell Billy Joe Maxwell is an American professional golfer.Maxwell was born in Abilene, Texas. He played college golf at North Texas State College and helped them win four consecutive NCAA Division I team championships . Maxwell also won the U.S. Amateur title in 1951... , Bo WiningerBo Wininger Francis G. "Bo" Wininger was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1950s and 1960s.... |
Wininger won 18-hole playoff (Wininger:67, Clark:70, Maxwell:71) |