Rives McBee

Rives McBee (pronounced "Reeves") (October 31, 1938 – October 4, 2023) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour.

Amateur career
McBee was born in Denton, Texas, and called nearby Irving home for most of his life.

As an amateur he qualified for the 1966 U.S. Open at Olympic Club. He "startled the golf world" when he tied the U.S. Open record with a 65. He eventually finished T-13. It was his best performance at a major championship.

Professional career
McBee played on the PGA Tour from 1966 to 1971, before accepting a job as the head golf professional at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving. He was a founding member of the Northern Texas Junior Golf Association, and a former Northern Texas PGA Teacher of the Year. McBee won the club pro's national title in 1973.

McBee competed on the Senior PGA Tour from 1989 to 1997, winning three times.

Death
McBee died in Dallas on October 4, 2023, at the age of 84.

Regular career wins (1)

 * 1973 PGA Club Professional Championship

U.S. national team appearances

 * Diamondhead Cup/PGA Cup: 1973 (winners), 1974 (winners), 1976 (winners), 1978