Gary Player
This South African is regarded as the most successful non-American golfer. He managed to achieve the career grand slam when he was just 29 years old. Very few golfers have achieved this fete. He has written many books on golf and has designed 325 golf courses.
Sam Snead
Nicknamed “Slammin’ Sammy”, Sam has the most career PGA victories (around 82). He served his nation during the Second World War. He is also the only male golfer to have won a women’s tournament.
Bobby Jones
This successful amateur golfer won four US Opens and three Open Championships during a seven year period.
Tom Watson
This immensely talented golfer dominated the sport during the 70s and 80s. Tom Watson is from Kansas City. He always gave tough competition to the great Jack Nicklaus.
Byron Nelson
This Texas-born golfer has 52 wins to his credit. To commemorate his achievements, the Byron Nelson Championship is played every year in Dallas.
These golf greats have entertained millions of golf lovers all over the world.
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