American golfer
Charles "Bert" Greene (born February 11, 1944)[1] is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour.
Early life and amateur career
Greene was born in Gray, Georgia.[1][2] He attended the University of Tennessee where he was a member of the golf team. He won the 1964 SEC Championship and was a third-team All-American in 1964 and 1965.
Professional career
In 1966, Greene turned professional.[1] He played on the PGA Tour from 1967 to 1975.[3] He won one tour event, the 1973 Liggett Myers Open at MacGregor Downs Country Club in Cary, North Carolina, in a playoff with Miller Barber.[3] He also finished second at the 1969 Westchester Classic, one stroke behind Frank Beard, and at the 1969 Tallahassee Open Invitational, one stroke behind Chuck Courtney.[3] His best finish in a major was a third-place finish at the 1969 PGA Championship.[4]
At a golf tournament in 1972, Greene was shot in the foot when a gun in his golf bag accidentally discharged.[5]
Amateur wins
- 1963 Tennessee State Amateur
- 1964 SEC Championship
Professional wins (5)
PGA Tour wins (1)
PGA Tour playoff record (1–0)
Caribbean Tour wins (2)
South American wins (2)
Results in major championships
Note: Greene never played in The Open Championship.
Top 10
Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
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