Hall of Fame
Worcester native Paul Harney belongs at the top of the list when great Holy Cross golfers are discussed. His record speaks for itself.
As a sophomore, he was medalist at the New England Championship. As a junior, he won the Eastern Championship in Annapolis. In his senior year he was the medalist in the NCAA Championship at Purdue University.
Harney served in the Navy after graduation before beginning a career as a professional golfer. He played full-time on the PGA Tour from 1955 to 1962, and part-time from 1963 to 1973. During that time, he won six PGA Tour events. His first win came at the 1957 Carling Open, then he won his second PGA Tour event just two weeks later at the Labatt Open.
Harney had a great deal of success in major championships, placing in the top 10 six times. His best finish in a major was fourth at the 1963 U.S. Open. He also finished in the top eight four times at the Masters.
Harney passed away in 2011.
