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Player Profiles

Young Tom Morris

Young Tom Morris was born in St Andrews in 1851, the son of golfing pioneer Old Tom Morris. Despite an early death at the age of 24, Young Tom won the British Open 4 times. The first year he won the tournament he was only 17, a record which stands to this day.

John Ball Jr.

John Ball_Vanity_Fair_1892-03-05 John Ball was a soft-spoken and shy person who does not have a great deal of commentary associated with him, but as a British golfer, his is considered one of the greatest amateur golfers of all time. He won eight British Amateur Championships and his American counterpart to this accomplishment would be Bob Jones born more than forty years after John Ball.

Julius Boros

Standing tall in both stature and reputation, Julius Boros was born to Hungarian parents in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1920. Looking back on his career, modern golfers can learn quite a bit from his approach to the game, as well as his perseverance over adversities more serious than a standard sand trap.

Lee Trevino

leetrevinopicture As icon of the global golf scene, Lee Trevino rose to prominence as one of the foremost Mexican-American professional golfers in the 20th century. Born in Dallas to international parents, Trevino earned a stellar reputation for his performances on the course as well as his professionalism in supporting causes.

Jim Ferrier

Jim Ferrier (Feb. 24, 1915 - June 13, 1986)

In this day an age, a golfer who won one major throughout a long -and sometimes considered far too long- career might not seem to be such an accomplishment, but for Jim Ferrier, what he did on and off the course can be inspirational to almost any professional golfer.