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Ken Venturi R.I.P

Sad news.

He was the last survivor of The Match when he and fellow amateur, Harvey Ward lost at the 18th to Hogan & Nelson in a 4BBB game around 1955, I believe.
 
One of the career amateurs that we don't see anymore. Could you imagine an amateur winning a US Open and finishing runner up in the Masters these days? Always enjoyed him on the tv coverage, the best of the yanks by far. RIP Mr Venturi, a gentleman player.
 
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