Wes Ellis (1963) – Plainfield

Wes Ellis tamed the “Green Monster” at Plainfield, shooting a competitive course record 283 to win by five strokes (he led by eight after three rounds).  In doing so, Ellis became the fourth golfer ever to win the Met Open three times.  Ellis and runner-up Doug Ford were among many who complained that the pins couldn’t have been placed in more exacting positions.