Patty Berg
Patricia “Patty” Berg (1918 – 2006) She was the first United States Women’s Open Champion, first president of the Ladies Professional Golf Association, and one of golf’s greatest ambassadors. Her 15 major titles remain the all-time record for most major wins by a female golfer. She was born in Minneapolis in 1918, and began playing […]
Herb Graffis
Herb Graffis (1893 – 1987) The rapid growth of golf’s popularity owes much to its brilliant and charismatic star players. Credit is due, as well, to its Herb Graffis enthusiasts among sports journalists. Herb Graffis didn’t miss much when he sat down at his typewriter. Golfing was created, in Graffis’ words, “because the manufacturers couldn’t […]
Gene Sarazen
Gene Sarazen (1902 – 1999) He once declared “I don’t care what you say about me. Just spell the name right.” Gene Sarazen was the first golfer to win the Gene Sarazen career grand slam and was among the first class of inductees into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974. He was born […]