Mac McLendon | |
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— Golfer — | |
Personal information | |
Full name | Benson Rayfield McLendon, Jr. |
Born |
Atlanta, Georgia |
August 10, 1945
Height | 6 ft 2.5 in (1.89 m) |
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) |
Nationality | United States |
Residence | Birmingham, Alabama |
Career | |
College | Louisiana State University |
Turned professional | 1968 |
Retired | 1980 |
Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
Professional wins | 6 |
Number of wins by tour | |
PGA Tour | 4 |
Best results in major championships |
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Masters Tournament | T29: 1978 |
U.S. Open | T22: 1968 |
The Open Championship | DNP |
PGA Championship | T25: 1975 |
Benson Rayfield "Mac" McLendon, Jr. (born August 10, 1945) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1960s and 1970s.
McLendon was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and was a member of the golf team.
McLendon turned pro in 1968 and won the first event he entered, the Magnolia State Classic. He won four PGA Tour events during his career. His best finish in a major championship was T22 at the 1968 U.S. Open. He retired from the PGA Tour in 1980.
McLendon resides in Birmingham, Alabama.
PGA Tour playoff record (1–0)