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The Resume

    (April 10, 1898-January 11, 1957)
    Born in Burnham, England, United Kingdom
    Won the British Open (1938)

Why he might be annoying:

    He lied about his age to serve in World War I with the British forces.
    He posted five bogeys which led to Great Britain losing the 1935 Ryder Cup.
    He lost to Henry Cotton in the 1938 British Open by two strokes.
    His chance to play in the 1939 Ryder Cup was marred by World War II after he was chosen into Great Britain's Ryder Cup team.
    His performances in the British Open went into decline following World War II.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was brave against strong winds as he was able to capture the 1938 British Open.
    His brothers, Ernest and Charles also had golfing careers.
    He also teamed up with his brothers as Ryder Cup competitors (1935).
    He wrote a book involving golf instructions.
    He hung on to his position as a professional at Parkstone Club until his death.

Credit: Neo NX2004


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