George Dunlap (golfer)

George Dunlap (golfer)

George T. Dunlap, Jr. (December 23, 1908 – November 24, 2003) was an American amateur golfer best known for winning the U.S. Amateur.

Dunlap was born in Arlington, New Jersey. His father was the co-founder of Grossett & Dunlap Publishers.

Dunlap graduated from Princeton University in 1931. [ [http://etcweb.princeton.edu/CampusWWW/Companion/golf.html A Princeton Companion - Golf] ] He won the Intercollegiate Individual Championship in 1930 and 1931 and led Princeton to the team victory in 1930.

Dunlap won the U.S. Amateur in 1933 and also won seven North and South Amateurs from 1931 to 1942 including four in a row (1933-36). [ [http://archives.thepilot.com/MensUSOpen/061699GolfCameEarly.html Golf Came Early, Stayed] ]

Dunlap played on three winning Walker Cup teams; 1932, 1934, and 1936.

Dunlap died in Naples, Florida.

Tournament wins

*1930 Intercollegiate Individual Championship
*1931 Intercollegiate Individual Championship, North and South Amateur
*1933 U.S. Amateur, North and South Amateur
*1934 North and South Amateur
*1935 North and South Amateur
*1936 North and South Amateur, Metropolitan Amateur
*1940 North and South Amateur
*1942 North and South Amateur

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