Emmet French

John Emmet French (November 22, 1886 – June 10, 1947) was an American professional golfer.

Career

French was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. French, being a tall man, was a good iron player. He was known for playing entire rounds and matches without ever using a wooden club.

French is notable for losing to Gene Sarazen in the 1922 PGA Championship.

French won three PGA events.

Professional wins (4)

PGA Tour wins (3)

• 1919 Philadelphia Open Championship
• 1924 Pennsylvania Open Championship, Ohio Open

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Other wins

Note: This list may be incomplete

• 1926 Philadelphia Open Championship

Results in major championships

NYF = tournament not yet founded<br> NT = no tournament<br> WD = withdrew<br> R32, R16, QF, SF = round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play <br> "T" indicates a tie for a place

Summary

• Most consecutive cuts made – 19 (1915 U.S. Open – 1929 U.S. Open)
• Longest streak of top-10s – 2 (twice)

References