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Tommy McNamara

An American professional golfer known for his consistent contention at the U.S. Open in the early 20th century.
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Tommy McNamara was an American professional golfer born December 16, 1882 in Boston, Massachusetts (died June 27, 1934). McNamara is known for his consistent contention at the U.S. Open in the early 20th century. McNamara finished runner-up at the 1909 and 1912 U.S. Opens. McNamara was one of the early American-born professionals to challenge for the U.S. Open in an era when Scottish-American professionals dominated.

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Origin

Thomas McNamara was born December 16, 1882 in Boston, Massachusetts. McNamara worked as a caddie as a young man and turned professional in the early 1900s.

Rules & Context

Tommy McNamara finished runner-up at the 1909 and 1912 U.S. Opens. McNamara was one of the early American-born professionals to challenge for the U.S. Open.

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"Tommy McNamara finished runner-up at the 1909 and 1912 U.S. Opens. McNamara was one of the early American-born professionals to challenge for the U.S. Open in an era when Scottish-American professionals dominated."

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Did McNamara win the U.S. Open?

Runner-up twice. Tommy McNamara finished runner-up at the 1909 and 1912 U.S. Opens. McNamara never won the U.S. Open but his two runner-up finishes established him among the elite American golfers of the early 20th century.

Where is McNamara from?

Boston, Massachusetts. Tommy McNamara was born December 16, 1882 in Boston, Massachusetts.

What era did McNamara compete in?

Early 1900s. Tommy McNamara competed in the early 20th century in an era when Scottish-American professionals dominated American golf championships.

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