Bob Goalby

Golfer

Birthday March 14, 1929

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Illinois

DEATH DATE Jan 19, 2022 (92)

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About

Winner of 11 PGA Tours and a Masters Tournament during his 14 year-career.

Before Fame

He played football, not golf, at the University of Illinois.

Trivia

He won the 1968 Masters Tournament against Roberto DeVicenzo because of an error on his scorecard that he didn't see or catch.

Family Life

Two of his nephews also played in the PGA; another nephew became a golf coach at Wake Forest.

Associated With

He and Lee Janzen both played for the U.S. Ryder Cup team.