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TURNING BACK THE CLOCK WHO is the Golfer from the past?

• Our mystery golfer was born October 7th 1914 in Springfield, Missouri and passed away December 24th 2003 in Akron, Ohio.

• He is best known for winning the Masters in 1946.

• His serious demeanour earned him the nickname, The Missouri Mortician.

• In 1942, he interrupted his career to join the U.S. Navy for three years during World War II.

• In 1947, he was part of the American team that won the Ryder Cup. While the United States defeated Britain 11-1, his loss to Sam King (4 and 3) prevented the Americans from a clean sweep.

• He retired in the 1950s, having won five tournaments during his PGA career.

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10 CAN YOU FIND ALL ?

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