Hall of Shame

Dr Milton Wayne reports on the dishonourable tale of the forgotten heroes missing from the World Golf Hall of Fame.

The Missing Inductees:

Mike Brady

Winner of the 1922 Western Open (then considered a major) and two-time US Open runner-up.

 

Billy Burke

Winner of the 1931 US Open. 13 tour victories.

 

Bobby Cruickshank

20 tour victories. Leading money winner on tour in 1927. Two-time US Open runner-up and two-time PGA runner-up.

 

Johnny McDermottEd Dudley

15 tour wins (including 1931 Western Open). First man to finish in the top 10 in all four majors in one year (1937). Head pro at Augusta National from 1932 to 1957.

 

Olin Dutra

Winner of the 1932 PGA and 1934 US Open. 19 tour victories.

 

Johnny Farrell

Winner of the 1928 US Open. 22 tour victories (including eight consecutive wins).

 

Doug Ford

Winner of the 1955 PGA and 1959 Masters. 19 tour victories. Four-time Ryder Cup team member.

 

Vic Ghezzi

Winner of the 1941 PGA. 11 tour victories.

 

Chick Harbert

Winner of the 1954. Seven tour victories. Two-time Ryder Cup team member and captain in 1955.

 

Chandler Harper

Winner of the 1950 PGA. Seven tour victories.

 

E.J. “Dutch” Harrison

18 tour victories (fifth all-time). Vardon Trophy winner 1954.

 

Jock Hutchinson

Winner of the 1920 PGA and 1921 Open Championship.

 

Johnny McDermott

Winner of the 1911 and 1912 US Opens (first US-born winner).

 

Fred McLeod

Winner of the 1908 US Open. Multiple tour victories.

 

Johnny Revolta

Winner of the 1935 PGA. 18 tour victories.

 

Alex Smith

Winner of the 1906 and 1910 US Opens.

 

MacDonald Smith

24 tour victories. Three Western Open wins.

 

 

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Written by Dr. Milton Wayne

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