Full name William L. Klein U.S. Open T9: 1926 Former tours PGA TOUR Nationality United States The Open Championship DNP PGA tour wins 9 | Status Professional Name Willie Klein Professional wins 9 Masters Tournament WD: 1935 Role Golfer | |
Died January 3, 1957, Mineola, New York, United States | ||
William L. Klein (1901 – January 3, 1957) was an American professional golfer. He won nine 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 finishing tied for 10th place.
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In 2007, Klein was inducted into the Metropolitan PGA Section Hall of Fame.
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
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.
Death and legacy
Klein died in Mineola, New York. In 2007, Klein was inducted into the Metropolitan PGA Section Hall of Fame.