Maryland Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Clark F. MacKenzie

Clark Fownes MacKenzie, son of Maryland Golf Hall of Fame member Roland MacKenzie, was born on March 11, 1941, in Washington, D.C., and carries one of the most storied golf lineages in American history. MacKenzie has spent more than six decades honoring that legacy through his own remarkable career as a player, philanthropist, and steward of the game.

Clark won his first tournament at age twelve and has competed at every level since. At Lawrenceville School, he was a two-year captain and top player, and at the University of Virginia, he captained the team for two years and was twice selected to the NCAA East-West All-Star Team. His post-collegiate competitive record spans more than five decades. He won the 1966 Maryland State Amateur Championship at The Elkridge Club, defeating Maryland legend and Hall of Fame member Ralph Bogart in the finals. His club championship record is exceptional, as he has won titles at Green Spring Valley Hunt Club, The Elkridge Club, Baltimore Country Club, Gulf Stream Golf Club, Seminole Golf Club, and Pine Valley Golf Club, among others. His senior international record includes six Bermuda Senior Amateur Championships and strong finishes in the English, Scottish, Irish, and Canadian Senior Amateur Championships.

As a member of the United States Seniors' Golf Association, MacKenzie served as team secretary, vice president, president, and captain of the international team for four consecutive years, twice the length of any predecessor in the organization's 100-year history. In 2015, he received the USSGA's William C. Campbell Award, the organization's highest honor.

He co-authored four books with Hall of Famer John Stewart, celebrating his family's extraordinary place in golf history. Perhaps MacKenzie's most tangible contribution to Maryland golf was his pivotal role in enabling the MSGA to acquire and build its current headquarters, made possible through his real estate expertise and personal generosity. Clark MacKenzie's contributions as a champion, philanthropist, and devoted guardian of the game's traditions make him one of the most significant figures in Maryland golf history.