Clarence E. Clark (September 22, 1907 – September 27, 1974) was an American professional golfer.
Professional career In 1907, Clark was born in Paola, Kansas. He worked as a club professional at many courses in Kansas. These include: Carey Park Golf Course in Hutchinson, Kansas, O'Brien's Golf Center in Wichita, Kansas, and Newton Country Club in Newton, Kansas. In addition, he worked as a pro at McFarlin Golf Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Forest Hill Field Club Bloomfield, New Jersey, and Dyess Air Force Base Golf Course and Lazee Tee Golf Center in Abilene, Texas.
Clark also played on the PGA Tour, winning seven times in the 1930s, including the Texas Open and Houston Open on consecutive weeks in 1932. In 1936, he was tied for the lead in the U.S. Open after the first round and finished the tournament tied for third.
Death Clark died in Abilene, Texas in 1974.
Professional wins
PGA Tour wins (7) 1931 (2) Orlando Open, New Jersey PGA Championship 1932 (2) Texas Open, Houston Open 1933 (1) New Jersey Open 1934 (1) Hazard Kentucky Open 1936 (1) Lake Placid Open
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Other wins 1930 Oklahoma Open
Results in major championships Tournament192919301931193219331934193519361937193819391940Masters TournamentNYFNYFNYFNYFNYFT19T13U.S. OpenT3611T9CUT37CUTCUTPGA ChampionshipR32R16R64R64R64 Note: Clark never played in The Open Championship.
NYF = tournament not yet founded CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play
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