• Source: Willie Klein

      • William L. Klein (1901 – January 3, 1957) was an American professional golfer. He won eight PGA Tour events during his career. He played in the 1923 PGA Championship, winning a first round match, and also played in the 1935 Masters Tournament.


      Early life


      Klein was born in 1901 on Long Island, New York.


      Golf career


      Klein worked as the head pro at Wheatley Hills Golf Club in East Williston, New York, from 1926 to 1957. He also worked in the winter months at the La Gorce Country Club in Miami Beach, Florida, from 1927 to 1956. Klein also played on what later became the PGA Tour, winning nine events.


      = 1923 PGA Championship

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      The 1923 PGA Championship was held September 24–29 at the Pelham Country Club in Pelham Manor, New York. Klein was in the starting field and opened up affairs in a first round match against Charles Rowe which he won by the score of 4 and 3. He lost his second round match to Alec Campbell by the identical score.


      Personal life


      Klein died in Mineola, New York.


      Awards and honors


      In 2007, Klein was inducted into the Metropolitan PGA Section Hall of Fame.


      Professional wins




      = PGA Tour wins (8)

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      1922 Long Island Open
      1923 Long Island Open
      1924 Lido Country Club Open
      1925 Miami Open
      1928 New York State Open
      1929 Mid-South Open
      1932 Metropolitan PGA Championship
      1933 Long Island Open
      1936 Miami Open
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