Emmett French
| Emmet French | |
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French, c. 1919
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | John Emmet French |
| Born |
November 22, 1886 Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania |
| Died | June 10, 1947 (aged 60) Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania |
| Height | 5 ft 11.75 in (1.82 m) |
| Nationality |
 United States
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| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 4 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 3 |
| Best results in major championships |
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| Masters Tournament | WD: 1934 |
| U.S. Open | 4th: 1927 |
| The Open Championship | T8: 1926 |
| PGA Championship | 2nd: 1922 |
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.
Note: This list may be incomplete
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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