William C. Fownes Jr.
William Clark Fownes Jr. (October 2, 1877 – July 4, 1950)[1] was an American amateur golfer. His father, Henry Fownes, founded and designed Oakmont Country Club.[2]
| William C. Fownes Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | William Clark Fownes Jr. |
| Born | October 2, 1877 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Died | July 4, 1950 (aged 72) Oakmont, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| Status | Amateur |
| Best results in major championships (wins: 1) | |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | T11: 1913 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Amateur | Won: 1910 |
Fownes won the 1910 U.S. Amateur at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. He defeated Chick Evans (winner in 1916 and 1920) in the semi-finals, 1 up, after being down two with four holes to play. He then defeated Warren Wood in the final, 4 and 3.
Fownes was the playing-captain of the first U.S. Walker Cup team in 1922. He guide the team to victory and played again on the team in 1924.[1] He also won the Pennsylvania Amateur four times.[3]
Fownes served as president on the United States Golf Association from 1926 to 1927.[1][2]
Amateur wins
- 1910 U.S. Amateur, Pennsylvania Amateur[3]
- 1912 Pennsylvania Amateur[3]
- 1913 Pennsylvania Amateur[3]
- 1916 Pennsylvania Amateur[3]
U.S. national team appearances
- Walker Cup: 1922 (winners, playing captain), 1924 (winners)
References
- Elliott, Len; Kelly, Barbara (1976). Who's Who in Golf. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House. p. 67. ISBN 0-87000-225-2.
- Glenn, Rhonda. "Fownes: The Oakmont Architect". USGA. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
- "Pennsylvania Amateur – Past Champions". Pennsylvania Golf Association. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
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