Charles Lacey


Charles Lacey was a professional golfer who had a number of high finishes in major championships in the 1930s. Lacey won born in England but emigrated to the United States aged 20 and spent the rest of his career there.

Early life

Lacey was the son of Arthur Lacey, the greenkeeper at Burnham [Beeches Golf Club] in Buckinghamshire. Arthur was also a golfer, winning the first competition of the Golf Greenkeepers' Association at Bushey Hall Golf Club in 1912 with scores of 80 and 79. Arthur later moved to Ifield, West Sussex.
Lacey had an older brother Arthur junior who was also a successful golfer.

Professional career

In 1926, Lacey emigrated to the United States.
He spent part of the winters of 1933/34 and 1936/37 in England and played a number of exhibition matches, including some with his brother Arthur.

Professional wins

PGA Tour wins (1)

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Other wins

this list may be incomplete
NYF = tournament not yet founded

NT = no tournament

CUT = missed the half-way cut

WD = withdrew

"T" indicates a tie for a place