Emmet French

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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.

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

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

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PGA Tour wins

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Other wins

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Note: This list may be incomplete

Results in major championships

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Tournament 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919
U.S. Open T10 NT NT T34
The Open Championship NT NT NT NT NT
PGA Championship NYF R16 NT NT QF
Tournament 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929
U.S. Open T5 T19 22 T22 T20 T27 4 T31 T51
The Open Championship T26 T8
PGA Championship SF 2 QF R32
Tournament 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934
Masters Tournament NYF NYF NYF NYF WD
U.S. Open WD
The Open Championship
PGA Championship
  Top 10
  Did not play

NYF = tournament not yet founded
NT = no tournament
WD = withdrew
R32, R16, QF, SF = round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play
"T" indicates a tie for a place

Summary

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Tournament Wins 2nd 3rd Top-5 Top-10 Top-25 Events Cuts made
Masters Tournament 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
U.S. Open 0 0 0 2 3 7 12 11
The Open Championship 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 2
PGA Championship 0 1 1 4 5 6 6 6
Totals 0 1 1 6 9 14 21 19
  • Most consecutive cuts made – 19 (1915 U.S. Open – 1929 U.S. Open)
  • Longest streak of top-10s – 2 (twice)
 
In 1921

References

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