Jim McLean (golfer)
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McLean in July 2018 | |||||||
| Personal information | |||||||
| Full name | James C. McLean | ||||||
| Born | May 18, 1950 | ||||||
| Sporting nationality | United States | ||||||
| Career | |||||||
| College | University of Houston | ||||||
| Turned professional | 1973 | ||||||
| Professional wins | 2 | ||||||
| Best results in major championships | |||||||
| Masters Tournament | T43: 1972 | ||||||
| PGA Championship | DNP | ||||||
| U.S. Open | CUT: 1971, 1972 | ||||||
| The Open Championship | DNP | ||||||
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James C. McLean (born May 18, 1950) is a leading American golf instructor. He is known for coining the phrase “X-Factor”, observing that the greater the differential between the hips and shoulders at the top of the swing, the more power the golfer can create. McLean is CEO of the Jim McLean Golf School, which operates from eight locations.