Golf Great Dies

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Byron Nelson, one of American golf's greatest-ever players, has died at the age of 94 in his native Texas.



The five-time major winner is renowned for clinching 18 tour titles in 1945, including a record 11 events in a row.

Known as 'Lord Byron' for his elegant swing and gentle manner, Nelson won 31 of the 54 tournaments he played in between 1944 and 1945. He won 52 PGA Tour titles but stopped playing full-time after the 1946 season to spend more time on his Texas ranch.

Know next to nothing about golf but i figured this was some big news when my mate mentioned it to me earlier.

11 events in a row. Pretty damn impressive.

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11 events in a row sounds impressive. Wonder how many took part.

You can never trust a nation who calls something a "World series" when only about two countries play the sport.

And then there's the Americas cup in yachting. Another "world championship"


Anyway, RIP the old geyser, whatever. Never heard of him like.

[ONEDUNME]

Hang on a minute.....isn't there a "Byron Nelson Classic" golf tournement

I'm pretty sure there is.

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Originally Posted by ONEDUNME

Hang on a minute.....isn't there a "Byron Nelson Classic" golf tournement

I'm pretty sure there is.

Yeah that rings a bell.

Must of been pretty good you'd think.