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John W. Dawson (December 20 1902 – January 6 1986) was an American amateur golfer and golf course architect.Dawson was born in Chicago Illinois. Although he was a lifelong amateur golfer his amateur status was rescinded by the United States Golf Association (USGA) for a time due to his employment with the Spalding sporting goods company. His amateur status was eventually restored and he competed in several USGA events. He was runner-up (at the age of 44) to Skee Riegel in 1947 U.S. Amateur.