Career
Although a comparatively recent convert from college and amateur ranks and little-known nationally, Parks, the professional at the nearby South Hills Country Club, was the only player to negotiate Oakmont"s furrowed bunkers and shaved greens in less than 300. Parks, a University of Pittsburgh alumnus who helped found the school"s golf team in the 1920s, died in 1997 at age 87 in Clearwater, Florida. Professional Golf Association Tour wins (1) Other wins (4) this list may be incomplete Wins (1) Results timeline.