Gene Kunes

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

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 three times on Tour, including the 1935 Canadian Open.

PGA Tour wins

 * 1933 one win
 * 1935 Canadian Open, Mid-South Pro-Pro Bestball (with Dick Metz)

Other wins
this list may be incomplete
 * 1931 Connecticut PGA Championship
 * 1933 Connecticut PGA Championship
 * 1934 Philadelphia PGA Championship, East Falls Open
 * 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. {{legend|yellow|Top 10}} {{legend|#eeeeee|Did not play}} NYF = tournament not yet founded NT = no tournament CUT = missed the half-way cut WD = withdrew R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = round in which player lost in PGA Championship match play "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)