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Bobby Locke

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The Resume

    (November 20, 1917-March 9, 1987)
    Born in Germiston, South Africa
    Birth name was Arthur D'Arcy Locke
    Four time British Open champion (1949-50, 1952 and 1957)
    41 Sunshine Tour wins including nine South African Opens
    Three-time Harry Vardon Trophy winner (1946, 1950 and 1954)
    Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame (1977)

Why he might be annoying:

    Some of his nicknames were 'Old Baggy Pants,' 'Muffin Face,' 'Lantern Jowls' and 'Moon Face.'
    He was divorced and remarried.
    He was banned from the PGA Tour over his playing commitment concerns (1949).
    He decided not to appear in any competitions in the U.S. after his two-year ban was lifted.
    He always wore knickerbockers, white shoes and stockings as his golf outfit.
    He was a nuisance to American pro golfers due to his performance at a slow intentional pace.
    There was some controversy involving his 1957 British Open victory as his ball did not get replaced on the 72nd green.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was nicknamed 'Bobby' after golf legend Bobby Jones.
    He specialized his own putting technique and his consistent swing.
    He quoted about his putting abilities, 'You drive for show, but putt for dough.'
    He served in World War II with the South African Air Force.
    He posted a PGA Tour record for a margin of victory with 16 strokes (1948 Chicago Victory National).
    He was forced to retire from golf after feeling unconscious from a serious car accident.
    He was one of many golfer who come from South Africa to have success in winning major championships.
    He was the second golfer from South Africa following Gary Player to be in the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Credit: Neo NX2004


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