Mac McLendon

Benson Rayfield McLendon Jr. was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1960s and 1970s.

Career

In 1945, McLendon was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and was a member of the golf team.
McLendon turned pro in 1968 and won the first event he entered, the Magnolia State Classic. He won four PGA Tour events during his career. His best finish in a major championship was T22 at the 1968 U.S. Open. He retired from the PGA Tour in 1980.
McLendon resided in Birmingham, Alabama. He died on July 4, 2022, at age 76.

Amateur wins

1965 SEC Championship
1966 SEC Championship
1967 SEC Championship

Professional wins (6)

PGA Tour wins (4)

PGA Tour playoff record

No.

Year

Tournament

Opponent

Result

1

Other (2)

1968 Magnolia State Classic
1975 Waterloo Open Golf Classic

Results in major championships

Note: McLendon never played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied