Willie Macfarlane
1 Major Championship • 90th All-Time
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About Willie Macfarlane
Willie Macfarlane won 1 major championship during their career.
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Career Highlights
- 1925 U.S. Open — Won at Worcester Country Club after two 18-hole playoffs against Bobby Jones
- Record-Breaking Round — Set new U.S. Open single-round record with 67 in the second round
- Epic Playoff — Tied Jones at 291 after regulation, then both shot 75 in first playoff before Macfarlane won 72-73
- PGA Tour Success — Won 21 times on the PGA Tour between 1917 and 1936
- Consistent Performer — Played in 16 U.S. Opens with one other top-10 finish beyond his victory
Did You Know?
- Scottish Immigrant Success: Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, Macfarlane came to America and became a club professional, eventually defeating the great Bobby Jones for the U.S. Open title
- Double Playoff Drama: The 1925 U.S. Open required two full 18-hole playoffs, a grueling 108-hole tournament total to determine the champion
- Never Played The Open: Despite his Scottish roots and U.S. Open victory, Macfarlane never competed in The Open Championship during his career