George Fazio

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

Life and career
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.

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. This event was recently memorialized as one of the 15 most memorable Philadelphia sports moments. Like most golfers of his generation, Fazio earned his living primarily as a club pro during his regular career years. During the 1940s, he was head pro at Hillcrest Country Club in Los Angeles, where many of Hollywood's celebrities played.

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

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

PGA Tour wins (2)

 * 1946 Canadian Open
 * 1947 Bing Crosby Pro-Am (tie with Ed Furgol)

Other wins (7)
this list may be incomplete
 * 1941 Philadelphia PGA Championship
 * 1945 California State Open
 * 1949 Philadelphia Open Championship
 * 1950 Middle Atlantic PGA Championship
 * 1952 Philadelphia Open Championship
 * 1956 Philadelphia Open Championship
 * 1958 Philadelphia Open Championship
 * 1959 Philadelphia Open Championship

Results in major championships
Note: Fazio never played in The Open Championship. {{legend|yellow|Top 10}} {{legend|#eeeeee|Did not play}} NT = no tournament WD = withdrew CUT = missed the half-way cut 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 – 14 (1941 PGA – 1951 Masters)
 * Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (four times)

Notable golf course designs
The following is a partial list of courses designed by Fazio:


 * OD denotes courses for which Fazio is the original designer
 * R denotes courses reconstructed by Fazio
 * A denotes courses for which Fazio made substantial additions
 * E denotes courses that Fazio examined and on the construction of which he consulted