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Rives McBee

Rives McBee

American professional golfer (1938–2023)

Rives McBee (pronounced "Reeves") (October 31, 1938 – October 4, 2023) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour.

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Amateur career

McBee was born in Denton, Texas, and called nearby Irving home for most of his life.

As an amateur he qualified for the 1966 U.S. Open at Olympic Club. He "startled the golf world" when he tied the U.S. Open record with a 65.[1] He eventually finished T-13. It was his best performance at a major championship.[2]

Professional career

McBee played on the PGA Tour from 1966 to 1971, before accepting a job as the head golf professional at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving.[3] He was a founding member of the Northern Texas Junior Golf Association, and a former Northern Texas PGA Teacher of the Year. McBee won the club pro's national title in 1973.[3]

McBee competed on the Senior PGA Tour from 1989 to 1997,[3] winning three times.

Death

McBee died in Dallas on October 4, 2023, at the age of 84.[4]

Professional wins (4)

Regular career wins (1)

Senior PGA Tour wins (3)

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U.S. national team appearances

  • Diamondhead Cup/PGA Cup: 1973 (winners), 1974 (winners), 1976 (winners), 1978

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "School Screens Pro Hopefuls; Must Pass Tough 144-Hole Test". Hartford Courant. August 23, 1968. p. 44. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Golf Major Championships". Retrieved February 12, 2008.
  3. [3]
    "The 2006 PGA Professional National Championship". Retrieved August 27, 2010.
  4. [4]
    "Rives McBee". Ben F. Brown's Memorial. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
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