George Fazio

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.

PGA Tour wins

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

Other wins

"this list may be incomplete"
*1945 California State Open
*1949 Philadelphia Open Championship
*1952 Philadelphia Open Championship
*1956 Philadelphia Open Championship
*1958 Philadelphia Open Championship
*1959 Philadelphia Open Championship

Notable golf course designs

* PGA National Golf Club - The Haig and The Squires, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
* Jupiter Hills - Hills & Village Courses, Tequesta, Florida
* Butler National Golf Club, Oak Brook, Illinois
* Atlantis Golf Course, Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey
* Squires Golf Club, Ambler, Pennsylvania
* Waynesborough Country Club, Paoli, Pennsylvania
* Moss Creek Golf Club - Devil's Elbow South Course, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
* Cariari Golf Country Club, Costa Rica
* George Fazio Golf Course [http://www.palmettodunes.com/george-fazio-golf-course.php] , Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
* Downingtown Country Club, Downingtown, Pennsylvania