Emmet French

Emmet French
French, c. 1919
Personal information
Full nameJohn Emmet French
Born(1886-11-22)November 22, 1886
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
DiedJune 10, 1947(1947-06-10) (aged 60)
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Height5 ft 11.75 in (1.82 m)
Sporting nationality United States
Career
StatusProfessional
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins4
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour3
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentWD: 1934
PGA Championship2nd: 1922
U.S. Open4th: 1927
The Open ChampionshipT8: 1926

John Emmet French (November 22, 1886 – June 10, 1947) was an American professional golfer, who is notable for losing to Gene Sarazen in the 1922 PGA Championship.

French was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. French, being a tall man, was a good iron player. He was known for playing entire rounds and matches without ever using a wooden club.

French won three PGA events.[1]

  1. ^ Barkow, Al (November 1989). The History of the PGA TOUR. Doubleday. p. 254. ISBN 0-385-26145-4.