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Macdonald Smith

A Hall of Fame Scottish-American professional golfer known for his elegant swing and 24 PGA Tour titles without winning a major championship.
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Macdonald Smith was a Hall of Fame Scottish-American professional golfer born March 18, 1890 in Carnoustie, Scotland (died August 31, 1949). Smith is known for his elegant swing and his record of 24 PGA Tour titles without winning a major championship. Smith finished runner-up at multiple major championships including the 1925 Open Championship, 1930 Open Championship, 1932 Open Championship, and 1930 U.S. Open. Smith was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1976.

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Origin

Macdonald Smith was born March 18, 1890 in Carnoustie, Scotland. Smith emigrated to the United States with his family as a young man. Smith was the youngest of multiple golf professional brothers including Alex Smith (1906 and 1910 U.S. Open winner).

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Macdonald Smith has won 24 PGA Tour titles. Smith finished runner-up at multiple major championships without winning. Smith was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1976.

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"Macdonald Smith has won 24 PGA Tour titles. Smith famously never won a major championship despite multiple close finishes including runner-up at the 1925 Open, 1930 Open, 1932 Open, and 1930 U.S. Open. Smith was known for his elegant swing and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1976."

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Smith win a major?

No despite 24 PGA Tour wins. Macdonald Smith famously never won a major championship despite winning 24 PGA Tour titles. Smith finished runner-up at multiple major championships including four times at the Open Championship.

What was Smith's connection to Bobby Jones?

1930 runner-up. Macdonald Smith finished runner-up to Bobby Jones at both the 1930 U.S. Open and 1930 Open Championship, both legs of Jones's historic Grand Slam.

When was Smith inducted into the Hall of Fame?

1976. Macdonald Smith was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1976.

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