Clarence E. Clark (September 22, 1907 – September 27, 1974) was an American professional golfer.
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Professional career
In 1907, Clark was born in Paola, Kansas. He worked as a club professional at many courses in Kansas. These include: Carey Park Golf Course in Hutchinson, Kansas, O'Brien's Golf Center in Wichita, Kansas, and Newton Country Club in Newton, Kansas. In addition, he worked as a pro at McFarlin Golf Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Forest Hill Field Club Bloomfield, New Jersey, and Dyess Air Force Base Golf Course and Lazee Tee Golf Center in Abilene, Texas.
Clark also played on the PGA Tour, winning seven times in the 1930s, including the Texas Open and Houston Open on consecutive weeks in 1932. In 1936, he was tied for the lead in the U.S. Open after the first round and finished the tournament tied for third.
Death
Clark died in Abilene, Texas in 1974.
Professional wins
PGA Tour wins (7)
1931 (2) Orlando Open, New Jersey PGA Championship
1932 (2) Texas Open, Houston Open
1933 (1) New Jersey Open
1934 (1) Hazard Kentucky Open
1936 (1) Lake Placid Open
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Other wins
1930 Oklahoma Open
Results in major championships
Note: Clark never played in The Open Championship.
NYF = tournament not yet founded
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play