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Emmet French

Emmet French

American professional golfer (1886–1947)

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.

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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]

Professional wins

PGA Tour wins

Other wins

Note: This list may be incomplete

Results in major championships

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NYF = Tournament not yet founded
NT = No tournament
DNP = Did not play
WD = Withdrew
R32, R16, QF, SF = Round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play
"T" indicates a tie for a place
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Summary

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  • Most consecutive cuts made – 19 (1915 U.S. Open – 1929 U.S. Open)
  • Longest streak of top-10s – 2 (twice)
In 1921

References

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


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