William C. Fownes Jr.


William Clark Fownes Jr. was an American amateur golfer. His father, Henry Fownes, founded and designed Oakmont Country Club.
Fownes won the 1910 U.S. Amateur at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. He defeated Chick Evans in the semi-finals, 1 up, after being down two with four holes to play. He then defeated Warren Wood in the final, 4 and 3.
Fownes was the playing-captain of the first U.S. Walker Cup team in 1922. He guide the team to victory and played again on the team in 1924. He also won the Pennsylvania Amateur four times.
Fownes served as president on the United States Golf Association from 1926 to 1927.

Amateur wins