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   Gene Alec Littler (July 21, 1930 – February 15, 2019) was an American professional golfer and a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Known for a solid temperament and nicknamed "Gene the Machine" for his smooth, rhythmical swing, [2] he once said that, "Golf is not a game of great shots.

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   Who is Gene Littler?

   • Gene Littler stood there right there beside those giants of the game.’' Littler was born July 21, 1930, in San Diego and grew up at La Jolla Country Club. He joined the Navy in 1951 and while in the service, won his first major title in the 1953 U.S. Amateur in Oklahoma City.

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   What happened to Gene Littler?

   • SAN DIEGO -- Gene Littler, whose fluid swing carried him to 29 victories on the PGA Tour and a U.S. Open title at Oakland Hills, has died. Littler died Friday night with his family at his side, son Curt Littler said Saturday. He was 88.

   Gene Littler, U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open champion, dies at 88

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   How did Gene Littler win the US Open?

   • Gene Littler holds the trophy after rallying from three strokes behind in the final round to win the 1961 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills. Littler died Friday night at age 88. AP Photo/File He was known as "Gene the Machine,'' and he won the first of his tour titles in the 1954 San Diego Open while still an amateur.

   Gene Littler, U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open champion, dies at 88

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   Is Gene Littler still alive?

   • Littler is survived by his wife of 68 years, Shirley, son Curt and daughter Suzanne. Gene Littler, whose fluid swing carried him to 29 victories on the PGA Tour and a U.S. Open title at Oakland Hills, has died. Littler died Friday with his family at his side. He was 88.

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3. www.nytimes.com › gene-littler-dead-golferGene Littler, Golfer With a Gorgeous Swing, Dies at 88

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   Feb 16, 2019 · Gene Littler, a quietly outstanding golfer who was known as Gene the Machine for an uncommonly smooth and consistent swing that propelled him to the 1961 United States Open championship,...

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5. www.golfdigest.com › story › gene-littler-a-us-openGene Littler, a U.S. Open champion and member of World Golf ...

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   Feb 16, 2019 · Gene Littler was renowned for the quality of a golf swing that was suitable for framing, an effortless, fluid motion that produced 29 PGA Tour victories, including a U.S. Open, and and took him...

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6. www.pgatour.com › player › 01695Gene Littler PGA TOUR Player Profile, Stats, Bio, Career

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   The Official PGA TOUR Profile of Gene Littler. PGA TOUR Stats, bio, video, photos, results, and career highlights.

7. www.nbcsports.com › golf › newsLittler, U.S. Am and U.S. Open champ, dies at 88 - NBC Sports

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   Feb 17, 2019 · SAN DIEGO — Gene Littler, whose fluid swing carried him to 29 victories on the PGA Tour and a U.S. Open title at Oakland Hills, has died. Littler died Friday night with his family at his side, son Curt Litter said Saturday. He was 88.

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9. www.espn.com › golf › storyGene Littler, U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open champion, dies at 88

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   Gene Littler, known for a fluid swing that earned him the nickname "Gene the Machine" as he won 29 times on the PGA Tour, died Friday at age 88. Curt Littler announced his father's death on...

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    Feb 16, 2019 · California native Gene Littler, one of 11 golfers to have won the U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur, passed away on Feb. 16 at the age of 88.