Emmet French | |
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Personal information | |
Full name | John Emmet French |
Born | Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania | November 22, 1886
Died | June 10, 1947 Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania | (aged 60)
Height | 5 ft 11.75 in (1.82 m) |
Sporting nationality | United States |
Career | |
Status | Professional |
Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
Professional wins | 4 |
Number of wins by tour | |
PGA Tour | 3 |
Best results in major championships | |
Masters Tournament | WD: 1934 |
PGA Championship | 2nd: 1922 |
U.S. Open | 4th: 1927 |
The Open Championship | T8: 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]