Roberto De Vicenzo
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Roberto De VicenzoCountry:
ArgentinaLived:
[1923-2017]. Born on April 14, 1923 in Villa Ballester, Buenos Aires. Died on June 1, 2017 in Ranelagh, Buenos Aires, aged 94.Original/Home Club:
Ranelagh GC, Buenos Aires.Occupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
1938MAJORS (1). Senior MAJORS (1). Total professional wins (over 230) predominantly in Argentina and South America, as well as European Tour (9), PGA Tour (8) and Champions Tour (2). World Golf Hall of Fame (inducted in 1989).
De Vicenzo is one of the most successful South American golfers of all time, as well as a major champion and senior major champion. He developed his golfing skills while caddying in Buenos Aires, particularly at the Ranelagh Golf Club.
Turning professional in 1938, he claimed his first win on the Argentine Tour in 1942. He recorded the first of his nine Argentine Open victories in 1944, and went on to win over 130 more events in Argentina, over 60 elsewhere in South America, nine in Europe (including three French Opens) and nine PGA Tour victories. He represented Argentina 17 times in the Canada Cup (World Cup of Golf). In the event's inaugural year (1953) he and compatriot Antonio Cerda beat Canadians Bill Kerr and Stan Leonard in the final.
Among a myriad of wins around the world, the high point for De Vicenzo came at Royal Liverpool, where he won the Open Championship in 1967. A potential low point occured at the 1968 Masters, when he signed for a score one shot higher than it actually was. Having missed out on a playoff by one shot, he shrugged off the mistake, "What a stupid I am!"
America
Merrill Lynch/Golf Digest
Played as the Merrill Lynch/Golf Digest Commemorative Pro-Am. Second-placed Gardner Dickinson (USA) finished 2 shots behind De Vicenzo (USA). [Newport CC, Newport, Rhode Island].
America
Doug Sanders
Played as the Doug Sanders Pro-Celebrity Classic (unofficial 36-hole event). De Vicenzo (Arg) beat Miller Barber (USA) and Pete Hessemer (USA) in a playoff. [Memorial Park GC, Houston, TX].
America
Liberty Mutual
Played as the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf (unofficial two-man better-ball team event). Second-placed Jack Burke (USA) & Paul Harney (USA) finished 2 shots behind Rod Funseth (USA) & Roberto De Vicenzo (Arg). [Onion Creek Club, Austin, Texas].
Majors
USGA
The inaugural US Senior Open (June 26-29; together with the PGA Seniors' Championship in December, this event launched the "senior major" concept. The Snr PGA Tour was also launched in 1980). Second-placed William C. Campbell (USA, amateur) finished 4 shots behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [East course, Winged Foot GC, Mamaroneck, NY].
America
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Played as the Legends of Golf (unofficial two-man better-ball team event). Julius Boros (USA) & Roberto de Vicenzo (Arg) beat Tommy Bolt (USA) & Art Wall (USA) at the sixth playoff hole. [Onion Creek Club, Austin, Texas].
America
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Played as the Panama Open. Won by defending champion De Vicenzo (Arg), who won this event for the third time in four years. [GC de Panama, Panama City, Panama].
America
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Played as the Argentine Masters (Torneo de Maestros) (for the first time since 1971, and the last time until 1977). Carlos Liberto (Arg) finished in second place behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [Olivos GC, Pablo Nogués, Buenos Aires].
America
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Played as the Argentine Open (Abierto de la Republica/Argentina). Vicente Fernandez (Arg) finished in second place behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [Mar del Plata GC, Mar del Plata, Argentina].
Europe
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Played as the World Professional Senior's Golf Championship (July 5; 36-hole match between the US and British PGA Senior Champions). De Vicenzo (Arg) beat Eric Lester (Eng) 5 and 4. [Lundin GC, Lundin Links, nr Leven, Fife].
America
PGA of America
Played as the PGA Seniors' Championship. Second-placed Art Wall Jr (USA) and Julius Boros (USA) finished 3 shots behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [Port St Lucie CC, Port St Lucie, FL].
America
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Played as the Brazil Open (Aberto do Brasil). Dale Hayes (RSA) finished in second place behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [Sao Fernando GC, Cotia, nr Sao Paulo].
America
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Played as the Caracas Open. Peter Oosterhuis (Eng) finished in a tie for second place, 1 shot behind defending champion De Vicenzo (Arg). [Valle Arriba GC, Caracas, Venezuela].
America
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Played as the Panama Open. Second-placed Peter Oosterhuis (Eng) finished 1 shot behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [GC de Panama, Panama City, Panama].
America
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Played as the Caracas Open. Second-placed John Cook (USA) finished 10 shots behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [Valle Arriba GC, Caracas, Venezuela].
America
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Played as the Panama Open. Won by 48-year-old De Vicenzo (Arg). [GC de Panama, Panama City, Panama].
America
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Played as the Argentine Open (Abierto de la Republica/Argentina). Fidel De Luca (Arg) finished in second place behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [Ria Cuarto GC, Ria Cuarto, Argentina].
America
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Played as the Argentine Masters (Torneo de Maestros). De Vicenzo (Arg) beat Billy Casper (USA) and Gary Player (RSA) in a playoff. [Olivos GC, Pablo Nogués, Buenos Aires].
America
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Second-placed David Graham (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Roberto De Vincenzo (Arg), who won the International Trophy for best individual score in the World Cup of Golf. Team winners of the Cup: Bruce Devlin & David Graham (Aus). [Jockey Club, Buenos Aires, Argentina].
America
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Played as the Houston Champions International (May 2-5). Second-placed Lee Trevino (USA) finished 1 shot behind Roberto De Vicenzo (Arg), who recorded the last of his seven PGA Tour wins. [Cypress Creek course, Champions GC, Houston, TX].
America
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Played as the Argentine Open (Abierto de la Republica/Argentina). Alberto Rivadeneira (Arg) finished in second place behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [San Andres GC, Buenos Aires].
Majors
R&A
The Open Championship (96th) (July 12-15). Second-placed Jack Nicklaus (USA) finished 2 shots behind De Vicenzo (Arg). De Vicenzo became the first South American to win The Open. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].
America
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Played as the Argentine Masters (Torneo de Maestros). Bob McAllister (USA) finished in second place behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [Olivos GC, Pablo Nogués, Buenos Aires].
Europe
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Played as the Spanish Open. Bernard Hunt (Eng) finished in second place behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [Real (Royal) Sotogrande GC, Costa del Sol; at the time known as Sotogrande GC].
America
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Played as the Dallas Open Invitational (April 23-26). Second-placed Joe Campbell (USA), Raymond Floyd (USA) and Harold Henning (RSA) finished 1 shot behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [GC of Dallas, Dallas, TX; at the time called Oak Cliff CC].
America
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Played as the Argentine Open (Abierto de la Republica/Argentina). Orlando Tudino (Arg) finished in second place behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [Hurlingham Club, Buenos Aires].
Europe
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Played as the German Open. Won by De Vicenzo (Arg). [Krefelder GC, Krefeld, nr Dusseldorf].
Europe
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Played as the Open de France. De Vicenzo (Arg) beat Cobie Le Grange (RSA) in a playoff. This was the last of three French Open wins for De Vicenzo. [Vineuil course, Golf de Chantilly, nr Paris].
America
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Played as the Argentine Masters (Torneo de Maestros). Florentino Molina (Arg) finished in second place behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [Olivos GC, Pablo Nogués, Buenos Aires].
America
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Played as the Brazil Open (Aberto do Brasil). Defending champion Roberto De Vicenzo (Arg) beat Elcido Nari (Arg) in a playoff. [Sao Fernando GC, Cotia, nr Sao Paulo].
America
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Played as the Brazil Open (Aberto do Brasil). Dave Thomas (Wales) finished in second place behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [Itanhangá GC, Itanhangá, Rio de Janeiro].
America
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Second-placed Arnold Palmer (USA) and Peter Alliss (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Roberto de Vincenzo (Arg), who won the International Trophy for best individual score in the Canada Cup. Team winners of the Cup: Sam Snead & Arnold Palmer (USA). [Jockey Club, Buenos Aires, Argentina].
America
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Played as the Argentine Masters (Torneo de Maestros). De Vicenzo (Arg) beat Bob Charles (NZ) in a playoff. [Olivos GC, Pablo Nogués, Buenos Aires].
Played as the Chile Open (Abierto de Chile). Won by De Vicenzo (Arg).
America
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Played as the Colombian Open (Abierto de Colombia). Won by De Vicenzo (Arg). [Club El Rodeo, Medellín, Colombia].
Europe
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Played as the Open de France. Second-placed Leopoldo Ruiz (Arg) and Bill Johnston (USA) finished 3 shots behind De Vicenzo (Arg). This was the second of three French Open wins for De Vicenzo. [Vert course, Saint Cloud GC, Garches, nr Paris].
America
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Played as the Brazil Open (Aberto do Brasil). Mike Souchak (USA) finished in second place behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [Sao Paulo GC, Santo Amoro, Sao Paulo, Brazil].
America
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Played as the Argentine Open (Abierto de la Republica/Argentina). Orlando Tudino (Arg) finished in second place behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [Rosario GC, Rosario, Argentina].
Played as the Peru Open (Abierto de Peru). Won by De Vicenzo (Arg).
America
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Played as the Brazil Open (Aberto do Brasil). Second-placed Leopoldo Ruiz (Arg) finished 8 shots behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [Itanhangá GC, Itanhangá, Rio de Janeiro].
America
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Played as the Colonial National Invitation (May 22-25). Second-placed Dick Mayer (USA) finished 1 shot behind Roberto De Vicenzo (Arg). [Colonial CC, Ft Worth, TX].
America
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Played as the Jamaica Open. Second-placed Doug Sanders (USA) and Stan Dudas (USA) finished 13 shots behind defending champion De Vicenzo (Arg). [Constant Spring GC, Kingston, Jamaica].
America
George S. May
Played as the All American Open (Aug 1-5; aka the Tam O'Shanter). Second-placed Gene Littler (USA) finished 4 shots behind Roberto De Vicenzo (Arg). Monday finish required after Saturday's third round was delayed until Sunday due to rain. [Tam O'Shanter CC, Niles, nr Chicago, IL; now the municipal Tam O'Shanter Golf Course].
America
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Played as the Jamaica Open. Won by De Vicenzo (Arg). [Constant Spring GC, Kingston, Jamaica].
America
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Played as the Mexican Open (Abierto Mexicano de Golf). Tony Holguin (USA) finished in second place behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [GC Chapultepec, Naucalpan, Mexico City].
Played as the Peru Open (Abierto de Peru). Won by defending champion De Vicenzo (Arg).
America
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Played as the Brazil Open (Aberto do Brasil). Defending champion Mario Gonzalez (Brazil) finished in second place behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [Sao Paulo GC, Santo Amoro, Sao Paulo, Brazil].
America
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Played as the Mexican Open (Abierto Mexicano de Golf). Cary Middlecoff (USA) finished in second place behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [GC Chapultepec, Naucalpan, Mexico City].
America
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Played as the Panama Open. Won by defending champion De Vicenzo (USA). [GC de Panama, Panama City, Panama].
Played as the inaugural Peru Open (Abierto de Peru). Won by De Vicenzo (Arg).
America
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Played as the Panama Open. Won by De Vicenzo (Arg). [GC de Panama, Panama City, Panama].
America
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Played as the Argentine Open (Abierto de la Republica/Argentina). Juan Anzaldo (Arg) finished in second place behind defending champion De Vicenzo (Arg). [San Andres GC, Buenos Aires].
America
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Played as the Argentine Open (Abierto de la Republica/Argentina). Antonio Cerda (Arg) finished in second place behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [San Isidro GC, Buenos Aires].
America
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Played as the Mexican Open (Abierto Mexicano de Golf). Al Besselink (USA) finished in second place behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [GC Chapultepec, Naucalpan, Mexico City].
Europe
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Played as the Dutch Open. Second-placed John Innes Cruickshank (Scot/Arg) and Eric Brown (Scot) finished 14 shots behind runaway winner De Vicenzo (Arg). [GC Toxandria, Molenschot, nr Breda, Neth. at the time known as Noord-Brabantsche GC].
Europe
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Played as the Open de France. Second-placed Marcelino Morcillo (Esp) finished 5 shots behind Roberto De Vicenzo (Arg). This was the first of three French Open wins for De Vicenzo. [Vineuil course, Golf de Chantilly, nr Paris].
Europe
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Played as the Belgian Open (July 21-23). Second-placed Antonio Cerdá (Arg) finished 4 shots behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [Royal Zoute GC, Knokke-Heist, West Flanders, Belgium].
America
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Played as the Argentine Open (Abierto de la Republica/Argentina). Juan Anzaldo (Arg) finished in second place behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [Olivos GC, Pablo Nogués, Buenos Aires].
Europe
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Played as the North British-Harrogate 2000 Guineas Tournament. Second-placed Reg Horne (Eng) finished 2 shots behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [Oakdale GC, Harrogate, North Yorkshire].
Played as the Chile Open (Abierto de Chile). Roberto De Vicenzo (Arg) and Enrique Bertolino (Arg) finished in a tie for first place.
America
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Played as the Argentine Open (Abierto de la Republica/Argentina). Arturo Soto (Arg) finished in second place behind De Vicenzo (Arg). [Ituzaingo GC, San Antonio de Padua, nr Buenos Aires].
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