“My caddie 'Stovepipe' tried to talk me into hitting a 3-wood. But I took out the turf rider (4-wood) instead. The moment I hit it, I felt something in my bones. Walter Hagen was playing with me and Bobby Jones was on the green. 21 people were behind the green. The sun was going down. I wasn't sure it had gone in the hole until I saw all 21 people jumping up and down.”
Quote by Gene Sarazen
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Gene Sarazen
Gene Sarazen, a legendary golfer, was born on February 27, 1902, and passed away on May 13, 1999. He was a highly influential professional golfer known for his exceptional skills and multiple victories in major tournaments. more
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