Willie Klein
William L. Klein was an American professional golfer. He won eight 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.
Career
Klein was born in 1901 on Long Island, New York.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.
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.
Personal life
Klein died in Mineola, New York.Awards and honors
In 2007, Klein was inducted into the Metropolitan PGA Section Hall of Fame.Professional wins (9)
PGA Tour wins (8)
- 1922 Long Island Open
- 1923 Long Island Open
- 1924 Lido Country Club Open
- 1925 Miami Open
- 1928 New [York State Open (1920s event)|New York State Open]
- 1929 Mid-South Open
- 1933 Long Island Open
- 1936 Miami Open