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 third to Ben Hogan and Lloyd Mangrum in an 18-hole playoff.

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

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