George Fazio

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George Fazio (November 12, 1912 – June 6, 1986) was an American professional golfer and a golf course architect.

Fazio, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a respected player in the mid-twentieth century and competed in seven Masters tournaments from 1947 to 1954. His best finish was 14th in 1952.

Overall, Fazio won two PGA Tour events, the 1946 Canadian Open and the 1947 Bing Crosby Pro-Am (in a tie with Ed Furgol). He had career earnings of more than $50,000. He nearly won the 1950 U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club outside Philadelphia, finishing second to Ben Hogan in an 18-hole playoff.

After his playing days were over, George Fazio went on to become a well-known golf course architect along with his nephew Tom Fazio. The duo built many notable courses, and they are particularly noted for the shapes built into their traps - such as clover-leafs and butterflies.

He died in Jupiter, Florida at the age of 73.

[edit] Notable golf course designs

• Jupiter Hills (Palm Beach, CA)
• Palmetto Dunes Golf Course (Hilton Head, SC)
• Devil's Elbow South (Hilton Head Island)
• PGA National Golf Club - The Haig (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)
• PGA National Golf Club - The Squires (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)
• Butler National Golf Club (Oak Brook, Ill)
• Waynesborough Country Club (Paoli, PA)

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