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Gene Sarazen (/ ˈ s ɑːr ə z ɛ n /; born Eugenio Saraceni, February 27, 1902 – May 13, 1999) was an American professional golfer, one of the world's top players in the 1920s and 1930s, and the winner of seven major championships.
May 16, 2024 · Gene Sarazen (born February 27, 1902, Harrison, New York, U.S.—died May 13, 1999, Naples, Florida) was a prominent American professional golfer of the 1920s and ’30s. His double eagle—i.e., his score of three strokes under par—on the par-five 15th hole in the last round of the 1935 Masters Tournament is one of the most famous shots in ...
May 14, 1999 · Gene Sarazen, whose stylish, effective swing and dogged demeanor made him one of the finest golfers of the 1920's and 30's, died yesterday in Naples, Fla. He was 97. Sarazen died at Naples...
The Official PGA TOUR Profile of Gene Sarazen. PGA TOUR Stats, bio, video, photos, results, and career highlights.
Apr 7, 2010 · Seventy-five years ago Wednesday, Gene Sarazen hit the shot that put the Masters on the map. And eventually gave "the Squire," as he was known, the modern Grand Slam. Sarazen's 4-wood...
Jan 3, 2020 · Died: May 13, 1999 in Naples, Florida. Key Accomplishments: Winner of 38 PGA Tour titles, including seven major championships. First golfer to win the "career Grand Slam" in the four professional majors. Spouse: Mary Sarazen (died 1986) Children: Mary Ann and Gene Jr.
Mar 22, 2012 · 1935: Sarazen's double eagle makes history in second Masters. According to golf writer O.B. Keeler's newspaper account, Gene Sarazen had a premonition on the 14th hole in 1935. He had hooked his tee shot into the rough, and that's when he heard the roar from Craig Wood's birdie on the final hole.
Our Mission. To further the hopes and dreams of individuals and communities in need, the Gene and Mary Sarazen Foundation was established in Marco Island, Fla., in 1995 to support myriad charitable projects ranging from health care and education to family and sports programs. The foundation is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization under the U.S ...
Apr 13, 2024 · PGA. Loran Smith: The time I asked Gene Sarazen about the most famous shot in Masters history. Special to the Banner-Herald. 0:05. 1:10. AUGUSTA — The weekend is here, and a champion is waiting...
Feb 27, 2020 · 27 February 2020. Gene Sarazen. / The 1932 Champion Golfer. Old Tom Morris might have been the original king of links golf but Gene Sarazen became the game’s first global superstar when he swept all before him in 20 years of near dominance.
