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Hagen, Walter

Hagen, HAY guhn, Walter (1892-1969), was a great golfer and the player most responsible for elevating professional golf into a major sport. Hagen's insistence on first-class treatment at tournaments raised the stature of professional golfers during a time when amateur players dominated the game. His popularity greatly contributed to making golf a spectator sport. More »

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Baker-Finch, Ian

Baker-Finch, Ian (1960-...), an Australian golfer, won the British Open Championship in 1991. He... More >>

Berg, Patty

Berg, Patty (1918-2006), an American golfer, became the top tournament winner in the history of... More >>

Cotton, Sir Henry

Cotton, Sir Henry (1907-1987), was one of the United Kingdom's leading professional golfers for... More >>

Davies, Laura

Davies, Laura (1963-...), an English golf star, is one of the most powerful players and longest... More >>

Els, Ernie

Els, Ernie (1969-...), a South African professional golfer, won the United States Open... More >>

Faldo, Nick

Faldo, Nick (1957-...), is a leading English professional golfer. Faldo has won six major... More >>

Graham, David

Graham, David (1946-...), an Australian golfer, partnered Bruce Devlin to win the World Cup in... More >>

Hagen, Walter

Hagen, HAY guhn, Walter (1892-1969), was a great golfer and the player most responsible for... More >>

Hogan, Ben

Hogan, Ben (1912-1997), an American golfer, was one of the greatest players in the history of the... More >>

Jacklin, Tony

Jacklin, Tony (1944-...), was an outstanding British professional golfer. Jacklin became a... More >>

Jones, Bobby

Jones, Bobby (1902-1971), an American golfer, was one of the greatest players in the history of... More >>

Locke, Bobby

Locke, Bobby (1917-1987), was an internationally famous South African golfer. During his career,... More >>

Lopez, Nancy

Lopez, Nancy (1957-...), became one of the greatest and most popular players in the history of... More >>

Nelson, Byron

Nelson, Byron (1912-2006), an American golfer, was one of the greatest players in the history of... More >>

Nicklaus, Jack

Nicklaus, NIHK luhs, Jack (1940-...), an American golfer, ranks among the greatest players in the... More >>


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