Gardner Dickinson
Golfer
1927 – 1998
Who was Gardner Dickinson?
Gardner Edward Dickinson, Jr. was an American professional golfer.
Born in Dothan, Alabama, Dickinson was a student of Ben Hogan and crafted his swing in the Hogan tradition. He played college golf at Louisiana State, where he and teammate Jay Hebert led the Tigers to the national title in 1947. In a long PGA Tour career, he won seven times between 1956 and 1971. In his last win, the 1971 Atlanta Classic, he beat Jack Nicklaus in a sudden-death playoff.
During his PGA Tour career, Dickinson competed in 12 Masters Championships. His best finish came in 1973, when he tied for tenth. He played on the 1967 and 1971 Ryder Cup teams. With a 9โ1โ0 match record, Dickinson holds the record for best winning percentage. In team Ryder Cup play, he never lost a match with partner Arnold Palmer.
Dickinson was one of the founders of the Senior PGA Tour. He authored the book Let 'er Rip โ a lengthy, bitey rant in which he opines on everything from golf officials and his fellow players to topical issues such as how young people dress. He also designed the 36-hole Frenchman's Creek Club in Palm Beach, Florida.
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- Born
- Sep 14, 1927
Dothan - Spouses
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Apr 19, 1998
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