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Golfer

The Resume

    (August 1, 1914-November 17, 1973)
    Born in Trenton, Texas
    Nicknamed 'Mr. Icicle'
    U.S. Open champion (1946)
    PGA Tour leading money winner (1951)
    Vardon Trophy winner (1951 and 1953)
    Member of four Ryder Cup teams (1947, 1949, 1951 and 1953)
    Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame (1998)

Why he might be annoying:

    He was considered as a forgotten champion golfer as he was overshadowed by the likes of Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, Jimmy Demaret and Byron Nelson.
    He smoked.
    He lost to Jimmy Demaret and to Sam Snead in the Masters Tournament (1940 and 1949).
    He blew the lead of the 1950 U.S. Open by a double-bogey as it led to him losing to Ben Hogan in the tournament.
    He had a forgettable run in the PGA Championship as he frequently lost in match play.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He served in World War II as he fought at the Normandy Landings and the Battle of the Bulge, resulting him in receiving two Silver Stars, two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts.
    He performed with a smooth swing in a calm manner.
    He was a survivor of 11 heart attacks until the last one claimed his life.
    He once held the Masters Tournament 64 shot record was matched with Jack Nicklaus until Nick Price broke it with a 63 shot in the 1986 Masters Tournament.
    He resumed his golf career from World War II to beat Byron Nelson and Vic Ghezzi in a 36-hole playoff to become the 1946 U.S. Open Champion.

Credit: Neo NX2004


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