| Clarence Hackney | |
|---|---|
 Hackney, from a 1921 publication | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Clarence W. Hackney |
| Born | (1894-03-10)March 10, 1894 Carnoustie, Scotland |
| Died | January 4, 1941(1941-01-04) (aged 46) Morristown, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Sporting nationality |  Scotland United States |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Former tour | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 9 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | T5: 1920 |
| U.S. Open | T8: 1921 |
| The Open Championship | T23: 1921 |
Clarence W. Hackney (March 10, 1894 – January 4, 1941) was a Scottish-born professional golfer who played extensively in the United States.
Career
Hackney was born in Carnoustie, Scotland. He emigrated to the United States in 1913 and became a U.S. citizen in 1921.
Hackney was the head professional at the Atlantic City Country Club from 1914 to 1940.1 Hackney won seven PGA Tour tournaments between 1923 and 1931,2 including the 1923 Canadian Open.3
Hackney died in Morristown, New Jersey, on January 4, 1941.4
Professional wins (9)
PGA Tour wins (7)
- 1923 (2) Philadelphia Open Championship, Canadian Open
- 1924 (1) New Jersey State Open
- 1925 (1) New Jersey State Open
- 1926 (1) New Jersey State Open
- 1930 (1) Philadelphia Open Championship
- 1931 (1) Philadelphia Open Championship
Source:5
Other wins (2)
References
References
- Trenham, Peter C. "A Chronicle of the Philadelphia Section PGA and its Members - The Leaders and The Legends - 1930 to 1939" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on May 22, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2012.
- Barkow, Al (November 1989). The History of the PGA TOUR. Copyright PGA Tour. Doubleday. pp. 236–37, 249–50, 253. ISBN 0-385-26145-4.
- "Canadian Open – Past Winners". PGA Tour. Archived from the original on May 5, 2015. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
- "Famed Golf Figure Dies". The Lethbridge Herald. Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. AP. January 6, 1941. p. 6.
- "Clarence Hackney". PGA Tour. Retrieved September 19, 2025.