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Ralph Guldahl

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The Resume

    (November 22, 1911-June 11, 1987)
    Born in Dallas, Texas
    16 PGA Tour wins
    Won the Masters Tournament (1939)
    Two-time U.S. Open Champion (1937-38)
    Member of one Ryder Cup team (1937)
    Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame (1981)

Why he might be annoying:

    He went from high school to starting his pro golf career without going to college.
    He named his son after himself.
    He lost to Johnny Goodman in the 1933 U.S. Open by hitting a bogey in the final hole.
    He also lost the Masters Tournament two years in a row before securing his only victory in the tournament.
    He used to be a car salesman in his brief break from golf.
    His golfing ability went into decline after he did a book.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Before he plays in a hole, he combed his hair in a calm manner.
    He was the first golfer at a younger age than 20 to win a professional event (1931), 82 years before Jordan Spieth accomplished the same feat.
    He notched a six-shot victory in the 1938 U.S. Open, making him the fourth golfer to win a U.S. Open in two straight years following Bobby Jones, John McDermott and Willie Anderson.
    He was the last U.S. Open champion who wore necktie in competition.
    He was among the top golfers in the last half of the 1930s.
    He used his photos to make his 'flip book movies.'
    He taught Howard Hughes as a golf instructor.

Credit: Neo NX2004


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