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Sam Parks Jr.

An American professional golfer known for his 1935 U.S. Open Championship victory at Oakmont Country Club.
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Sam Parks Jr. was an American professional golfer born November 23, 1909 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (died February 12, 1997). Parks is known for his 1935 U.S. Open victory at Oakmont Country Club. Parks won the 1935 U.S. Open at Oakmont shooting 299 (+11) to win by two strokes over Jimmy Thomson. The U.S. Open at Oakmont was the only major championship Parks won. Parks was a club professional at South Hills Country Club in Pittsburgh.

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Origin

Samuel McLaughlin Parks Jr. was born November 23, 1909 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Parks turned professional after a successful amateur career. Parks was a club professional at South Hills Country Club in Pittsburgh.

Rules & Context

Sam Parks Jr. won one major championship (1935 U.S. Open at Oakmont). Parks was a club professional in Pittsburgh.

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Neil's Take

"Sam Parks Jr. won the 1935 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club shooting 299 (+11) to win by two strokes over Jimmy Thomson. The 1935 U.S. Open at Oakmont was the only major championship Parks won. Parks was a club professional at South Hills Country Club in Pittsburgh."

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When did Parks win the U.S. Open?

1935 at Oakmont. Sam Parks Jr. won the 1935 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club shooting 299 (+11) to win by two strokes over Jimmy Thomson. The challenging Oakmont course produced a high winning score by U.S. Open standards.

Was Parks a club professional?

Yes at South Hills CC. Sam Parks Jr. was a club professional at South Hills Country Club in Pittsburgh. The club professional background distinguishes Parks from many PGA Tour-focused major champions.

Where is Parks from?

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Sam Parks Jr. was born November 23, 1909 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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