Bert Greene (golfer)
Charles "Bert" Greene is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour.
Early life and amateur career
In 1944, Greene was born in Gray, Georgia.Greene attended the University of Tennessee where he was a member of the golf team. He won the 1964 SEC Championship and was a third-team All-American in 1964 and 1965.
Professional career
In 1966, Greene turned professional. He had success at 1966 PGA Tour Qualifying School to make it onto the PGA Tour. Greene played on the PGA Tour from 1967 to 1975. He won one tour event, the 1973 Liggett Myers Open at MacGregor Downs Country Club in Cary, North Carolina, in a playoff with Miller Barber.In 1969, Greene also finished runner-up at two tournaments: the Westchester Classic, one stroke behind Frank Beard, and the Tallahassee Open Invitational, one stroke behind Chuck Courtney. His best finish in a [Men's Men's major golf championships|major golf championships|major] was a third-place finish at the 1969 PGA Championship.
At a golf tournament in 1972, Greene was shot in the foot when a gun in his golf bag accidentally discharged.
Awards and honors
- In 1964 and 1965, while at the University of Tennessee, Greene earned All-American honors.
Amateur wins
- 1963 Tennessee State Amateur
- 1964 SEC Championship
Professional wins (5)
PGA Tour wins (1)
PGA Tour playoff record| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
| 1 | 1973 | Liggett & Myers Open |  Caribbean Tour wins (2)
South American wins (2)
Results in major championshipsNote: Greene never played in The Open Championship.CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place Source: |