Gene Kunes

Eugene Laverne Kunes (November 22, 1908 – May 17, 1965) was an American professional golfer.

Career

Kunes was born in Erie, Pennsylvania.

He made his living as a club professional while occasionally playing on the early PGA Tour. He did win twice on Tour, including the 1935 Canadian Open.

Professional wins (12)

PGA Tour wins (2)

• 1933 Connecticut PGA Championship
• 1935 Canadian Open

Source:

Other wins (10)

this list may be incomplete

• 1931 Connecticut PGA Championship
• 1934 Philadelphia PGA Championship, East Falls Open
• 1935 Mid-South Pro-Pro Bestball (with Dick Metz)
• 1941 Pennsylvania Open Championship
• 1942 Philadelphia PGA Championship
• 1947 Massachusetts Open, New Jersey State Open, New Jersey PGA Championship, Philadelphia Open Championship

Results in major championships

Note: Kunes never played in The Open Championship.<br>

NYF = tournament not yet founded<br> NT = no tournament<br> CUT = missed the half-way cut<br> WD = withdrew<br> R64, 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 – 17 (1934 PGA – 1947 U.S. Open)
• Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (four times)

References