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Professional golfer
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Birth:
31 October 1938(Denton)
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Biography
Introduction
Rives McBee (pronounced "Reeves") (born October 31, 1938) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour.
McBee was born in Denton, Texas, and has called nearby Irving home for most of his life. He played on the PGA Tour from 1965 to 1971, before accepting a job as the head golf professional at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving. His best finish in a major championship was T-13 at the 1966 U.S. Open. He was a founding member of the Northern Texas Junior Golf Association, and a former Northern Texas PGA Teacher of the Year. McBee won the club pro's national title in 1973.
McBee competed on the Senior PGA Tour from 1989 to 1997, winning three times.
Regular career wins (Non-PGA Tour events)
- 1973 PGA Club Professional Championship
Senior PGA Tour wins (3)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 3, 1989 | RJR Bank One Classic | –8 (68-65-69=202) | 2 strokes |  Harold Henning |
| 2 | Aug 19, 1990 | Showdown Classic | –14 (64-70-68=202) | 1 stroke |  Don Bies, Lee Trevino |
| 3 | Sep 9, 1990 | Vantage Bank One Classic | –15 (66-67-68=201) | 4 strokes | Mike Hill |
U.S. national team appearances
- Diamondhead Cup/PGA Cup: 1973 (winners), 1974 (winners), 1976 (winners), 1978