Jules Huot (January 7, 1908 – February 2, 1999) was a

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professional golfer. Huot was born in

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and was the most successful member of a large golfing family, with brothers Rodolphe and

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also enjoying provincial and national success. He served as the head professional at several golf clubs in

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, most notably at Kent Golf Club for almost 15 years and then at Le Club Laval-suc-le-lac, where he remained for 25 years until his retirement in 1970. Huot had a successful tournament career, highlighted by winning the General Brock Open on the

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– the first Canadian professional to win on the tour, and

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on three occasions, in 1934, 1939 and 1946. Amongst others, he also won the open championships of Ontario and Quebec. He played in the

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on three occasions, in 1935, 1936 and 1940, with a best finish of tied-33rd in his final appearance. He also represented Canada internationally, including at the 1954 Canada Cup and in the

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every year from 1952 to 1955. Huot has been widely recognised for his achievement and contributions to golf, highlighted by his induction into the

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in 1977, and the

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in 1978. He has also been inducted into the halls of fame of the PGA of Canada and Quebec Golf, and had streets named after him in

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and

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Professional wins

PGA Tour (1)

Other wins

* 1932 Quebec Spring Open * 1934

, Quebec Open * 1935 Quebec Spring Open * 1939

* 1945 Quebec Open * 1946

, Quebec PGA Championship * 1947 Quebec PGA Championship * 1951 Quebec Spring Open * 1952 Quebec Spring Open * 1955

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, Quebec PGA Championship * 1958 Quebec Open, Quebec PGA Championship * 1959 Quebec PGA Championship

Results in major championships

''Note: Huot only played in the Masters Tournament.''
"T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances

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(representing Canada):

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: 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955

References

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at the Golf Quebec website {{DEFAULTSORT:Huot, Jules Canadian male golfers Golfing people from Quebec French Quebecers People from Capitale-Nationale 1908 births 1999 deaths