Gene Sarazen
Gene Sarazen
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Eugene Theofilius Saraceni, commonly known as Gene Sarazen, was an American professional golfer.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on February 27, 1902, in Holupkia, Italy. Passed away on May 13, 1999, at the age of 97.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Gene Sarazen was a naturalized American citizen and is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time. His professional career spanned over four decades, with numerous achievements in tournament play and course design.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in Italy, Sarazen's family moved to the United States when he was just six years old. He began playing golf at an early age, with his first lessons taught by a local caddie master. Gene's natural talent and dedication led him to become one of the most accomplished amateur golfers in the country.
Major Accomplishments
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Gene Sarazen's impressive career includes:
Three-time Masters champion (1935, 1939, and 1947)
Seven major championships, including the U.S. Open and the PGA Championship
40 PGA Tour victories
Member of the World Golf Hall of Fame
Notable Works or Actions
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In addition to his impressive golfing career, Gene Sarazen was also a successful course designer. His notable designs include:
The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Club in South Carolina
The Dunes Course at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina
Impact and Legacy
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Gene Sarazen's impact on the sport of golf extends far beyond his playing career. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest shot-makers in history, known for his innovative swing style and uncanny ability to hit high-arcing shots that would become known as the "Sarazen" shot.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Gene Sarazen's quotes and statements are still widely referenced today. Some of his most notable quotes include:
"Golf is a game whose aim is to hit a small ball into a hole using equipment as uncooperative as possible."
"A good golf swing has no secret; it has only one essential – balance."
Quotes by Gene Sarazen
Scott Medlock’s portrait of ‘the shot heard around the world’ from the 1935 Masters is still being celebrated as a moment in Golf History. Imagine that!
I am not happy with that. I told the girls that in the playoffs I would give them 10 more points each game, but right now, we are not there.
I have been able to hope for the best, expect the worst, and take what comes along. If there has been one fundamental reason for my success, this is it.
Scott Medlock's portrait of 'the shot heard around the world' from the 1935 Masters is still being celebrated as a moment in Golf History. Imagine that!
Even when times were good, I realized that my earning power as a golf professional depended on too many ifs and putts.
The life of a professional golfer is precarious at best. Win, and they carry you to the clubhouse on their shoulders. Lose, and you pay the caddies in the dark.
My caddie 'Stovepipe' tried to talk me into hitting a 3-wood. But I took out the turf rider (4-wood) instead. The moment I hit it, I felt something in my bones. Walter Hagen was playing with me and Bobby Jones was on the green. 21 people were behind the green. The sun was going down. I wasn't sure it had gone in the hole until I saw all 21 people jumping up and down.
