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Chandler Egan won an Olympic silver medal in golf at the 1904 St. Louis Games.
Chandler Egan was a distinguished American golf course architect and amateur champion, born in 1884 in Chicago. Egan made a lasting impact on golf course design, especially in the Pacific Northwest during the 1920s and 1930s, where he crafted or remodelled over 20 courses including Eugene Country Club, Indian Canyon in Spokane, and Eastmoreland Golf Course in Portland. His work extended to California with designs such as Pacific Grove Golf Links and Oswego Lake Country Club. Egan’s expertise led him to a notable partnership with Alister MacKenzie for the renovation of Pebble Beach Golf Links before the 1929 U.S. Amateur, enhancing the course's artistry and strategic play. He was often the supervisor and spokesperson in major projects, earning the respect of contemporaries like Bobby Jones. Egan balanced his design career with high-level amateur play, including two U.S. Amateur wins, an NCAA title, and an Olympic silver medal, making him a key figure in shaping American golf architecture.
