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Tiger Woods
(One of the Greatest Golfers of All Time)
Tiger Woods
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Birthdate: December 30, 1975
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Cypress, California, United States

Tiger Woods is considered as one of the greatest golfers of all time. He had a great run throughout the first decade of the 21st century. Later he had to deal with infidelity issues, marital problems and divorce and injuries, but was able to make a comeback. He holds numerous golf records and has won many World Golf Championship.

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Jordan Spieth
(American Professional Golfer)
Jordan Spieth
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Birthdate: July 7, 1993
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States

Professional golfer Jordan Spieth is a former world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking. He is a three-time major winner. He began playing as a young teenager and was ranked No. 1 in the AJGA Golf Rankings shortly before turning 18. He went on to have an equally successful career as a professional.

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Phil Mickelson
(Professional Golfer)
Phil Mickelson
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Birthdate: June 16, 1970
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States

Phil Mickelson is a professional golfer. With three Masters Titles, an Open Championship, and a PGA Championship under his belt, Mickelson is considered one of the greatest American golfers of his generation. A World Golf Hall of Fame inductee, Phil Mickelson has represented the US national team on several occasions, helping the team win multiple Presidents Cups and Ryder Cups.

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Bubba Watson
(American Professional Golfer)
Bubba Watson
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Birthdate: November 5, 1978
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Bagdad, Florida, United States

Bubba Watson professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He is a left-handed golfer, one of the few on the tour. He won titles at the Masters Tournament in 2012 and 2014. He is counted among the longest drivers on the PGA Tour. Besides golf, he is also a member of the boy band Golf Boys. 

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Tom Watson
(American Retired Professional Golfer)
Tom Watson
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Birthdate: September 4, 1949
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Tom Watson is a retired professional golfer considered one of the leading golf players in the world in the 1970s and 1980s. During his illustrious career, he won eight major championships and headed the PGA Tour money list five times. He is counted among the greatest links players of all time and has won three Senior British Open Championship titles. 

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Jack Nicklaus
(One of the Greatest Golfers of All Time)
Jack Nicklaus
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Birthdate: January 21, 1940
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio, United States

Jack Nicklaus, also known as “The Golden Bear,” has 18 major golf championships to his credit. He has been part of 164 major golf tournaments and has won 117. He now designs golf courses through his company, Nicklaus Design. He has also authored many golf-related books, including an autobiography.

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Brooks Koepka
(American Professional Golfer)
Brooks Koepka
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Birthdate: May 3, 1990
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Brooks Koepka is an American golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. A former world number one, Koepka won two consecutive U.S. Open titles in 2017 and 2018. In 2018 and 2019, he won the PGA Championship, becoming the first player to hold consecutive titles in two majors concurrently. He also won the 2018 CJ Cup.

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Francis Ouimet
(American Amateur Golfer)
Francis Ouimet
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Birthdate: May 8, 1893
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Brookline, Massachusetts, United States
Died: September 2, 1967

Francis Ouimet was an amateur golfer often referred to as the "ather of amateur golf. He became interested in golf at an early age and won his first significant title when he was 20 years old. He went on to win the US Open in 1913. He was posthumously inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974. 

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Lexi Thompson
(American Professional Golfer)
Lexi Thompson
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Birthdate: February 10, 1995
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Coral Springs, Florida, United States

Lexi Thompson is a golfer who became the youngest winner of an LPGA tournament when she won the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic in 2011. In 2011, she won the Dubai Ladies Masters, becoming the second-youngest champion of a Ladies European Tour. In 2014, she became the second-youngest female golfer to win a major when she captured the Kraft Nabisco Championship.

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Arnold Palmer
(American Professional Golfer and One of the Greatest and Most Charismatic Players in the Sport’s History)
Arnold Palmer
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Birthdate: September 10, 1929
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: September 25, 2016

Arnold Palmer was an American golfer who won 62 PGA Tour titles in a career spanning over 60 years. Nicknamed The King, Palmer is considered one of the most charismatic and greatest players in the history of professional golf. He is seen as the first superstar who helped popularize the sport in the television age, which started in the '50s.

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Michelle Wie
(American Professional Golfer and the Youngest Winner of the U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links)
Michelle Wie
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Birthdate: October 11, 1989
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

At 10, Michelle Wie, born to an amateur golfer mother, was the youngest to participate in a USGA amateur championship. Though the Korean-American golfer, who is a five-time LPGA winner, had quit her career after her marriage to sports honcho Jonnie West, she later decided to get back to golf.

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Bobby Jones
(American Amateur Golfer)
Bobby Jones
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Birthdate: March 17, 1902
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Died: December 18, 1971

Bobby Jones was an American amateur golfer and lawyer. One of the most important personalities in the history of golf, Jones founded or co-founded the Augusta National Golf Club as well as the Masters Tournament. He also helped design the Augusta. Bobby Jones’ innovations, which he brought to the Masters Tournameny, have been used in professional golf tournaments around the world.

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Walter Hagen
(American Professional Golfer and One of the Greatest Golfers Ever)
Walter Hagen
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Birthdate: December 21, 1892
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Rochester, New York, United States
Died: October 6, 1969

A major figure in the early-20th century international golf, American golfer Walter Hagen is often hailed as the father of professional golf for his contributions towards raising the stature of the game. The first golfer to earn one million dollars, he registered 58 wins including eleven major championships and made golf popular in the USA, with his flair and style.

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Johnny Miller
(American Former Professional Golfer)
Johnny Miller
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Birthdate: April 29, 1947
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States

Johnny Miller is an American retired professional golfer. One of the world's best golfers during the mid-1970s, Miller won 25 PGA Tours, including two majors. In 1973, he became the first golfer to shoot 63 in the majors, winning the 1973 U.S. Open. In 1998, Johnny Miller was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

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Payne Stewart
(American Professional Golfer Who Won Eleven PGA Tour Events)
Payne Stewart
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Birthdate: January 30, 1957
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Springfield, Missouri, United States
Died: October 25, 1999

Payne Stewart was a professional golfer famous for winning eleven PGA Tour events. He won his first major title at the 1989 PGA Championship and went on to win several other titles. He was much admired for his gracefully stylish and fluid golf swings. He died in an airplane accident at the age of 42. 

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Jim Furyk
(American Professional Golfer)
Jim Furyk
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Birthdate: May 12, 1970
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Professional golfer Jim Furyk was introduced to the game by his golfer father and continuing to nurture his game throughout his student years he turned pro at the age of 22 with the Nike Tour.  A regular on the PGA Tour since 1994 and PGA Tour Champions since 2020, he has 29 professional wins including the 2003 U.S. Open Championship.

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Ben Hogan
(American Professional Golfer Who is One of the Greatest Players in the History of the Game)
Ben Hogan
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Birthdate: August 13, 1912
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Stephenville, Texas, United States
Died: July 25, 1997

Ben Hogan was a professional golfer who is considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of the game. He won nine career professional major championships, tying with Gary Player for fourth all-time. He had a deep influence on golf swing theory. Famous for his legendary ball-striking ability, he also possessed fierce determination and an iron will.  

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Lee Trevino
(One of the Greatest Players in Golf History)
Lee Trevino
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Birthdate: December 1, 1939
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Garland, Texas, United States

Lee Trevino who dominated the golf course in the 1970s has six major championship titles to his credit in his prolific career. The Mexican-American who is affectionately nicknamed Supermex for his exploits with the golf club and The Merry Mex for his humour, features in the World Golf Hall of Fame. He appeared in a sports comedy film.

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Fred Couples
(Professional Golfer and Former World No. 1)
Fred Couples
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Birthdate: October 3, 1959
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States

Fred Couples is a professional golfer who is a former World No.1. He has competed on the PGA Tour and the PGA Tour Champions and has won 64 professional tournaments. He is known for his long and accurate driving ability off the tee. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2013. 

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Dustin Johnson
(American Professional Golfer)
Dustin Johnson
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Birthdate: June 22, 1984
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Columbia, South Carolina, United States

In 2021, golfer Dustin Johnson made it to the Forbes list of the world’s highest-paid athletes. He has won numerous top championships, including the FedEx Cup and the Masters Tournament of 2020. He is also a six-time World Golf Championship winner, with only legendary golfer Tiger Woods ahead of him.

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Sam Snead
(The First Golfer to Win the Grand Slam of Golf)
Sam Snead
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Birthdate: May 27, 1912
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Ashwood, Virginia, United States
Died: May 23, 2002

Known to fans as The Slammer, American golfer Sam Snead ruled the PGA scene for decades and won more than 185 tournaments throughout his career. His record of 82 PGA tour victories remains unbroken. Cartoonist and golf lover Charles M. Schulz mentioned Snead often in his Peanuts strip.

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Paula Creamer
(American Professional Golfer)
Paula Creamer
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Birthdate: August 5, 1986
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Mountain View, California, United States

Paula Creamer is an American golfer who has won 12 tournaments, including 10 LPGA Tour events. Creamer won the 2010 U.S. Women's Open. She has also represented the United States national team in tournaments like the World Cup and the Solheim Cup. As an amateur, Paula Creamer won the 2005 Sybase Classic, becoming the second-youngest winner of an LPGA event.

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Byron Nelson
(One of the Greatest Golfers of All Time)
Byron Nelson
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Birthdate: February 4, 1912
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Waxahachie, Texas, United States
Died: September 26, 2006

Byron Nelson was an American golfer who won 52 PGA Tour events during his career. Considered one of the greatest in the history of the sport, Nelson won five major championships in his 64 professional wins. In 1974, he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. In 1997, he won the PGA Tour Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Justin Thomas
(American Professional Golfer)
Justin Thomas
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Birthdate: April 29, 1993
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Justin Thomas is an American golfer who has won 14 PGA Tour events, including five events in 2017. In 2017, he also won his first major championship, the PGA Championship. A former world number one, Thomas has also won three European Tour events and two Asian Tour events. As a professional, Thomas has been part of two Presidents Cup-winning teams.

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Nancy Lopez
(American Professional Golfer)
Nancy Lopez
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Birthdate: January 6, 1957
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Torrance, California, United States

Nancy Lopez is an American former professional golfer. She won 48 LPGA Tour events, including three majors, in an illustrious professional career that spanned more than 25 years. She was also part of the U.S. national team, helping her team win the 1990 Solheim Cup. In 1987, Nancy Lopez was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

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Gene Sarazen
(American Professional Golfer Who Was a World-Class Player in the 1920s and 1930s)
Gene Sarazen
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Birthdate: February 27, 1902
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Harrison, New York, United States
Died: May 13, 1999

Gene Sarazen was an American golfer who won seven major championships. Regarded as one of the greatest golfers of his generation, Sarazen is one of the five golfers who have achieved a Career Grand Slam. In 1974, he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. In 1992, Sarazen was honored with the prestigious Bob Jones Award.

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David Duval
(Former World No. 1 Golfer Who Competed on the PGA Tour)
David Duval
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Birthdate: November 9, 1971
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Hale Irwin
(American Professional Golfer and One of the Greatest Players in Champions Tour History)
Hale Irwin
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Birthdate: June 3, 1945
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Joplin, Missouri, United States

Hale Irwin is an American golfer who has 20 PGA Tour titles under his belt, including three U.S. Opens. In 1990, he became the oldest U.S. Open champion at age 45. Irwin was one of the best golfers in the world during the '70s and '80s. He is also considered the greatest player in the history of the Champions Tour.

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Davis Love III
(American Professional Golfer)
Davis Love III
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Birthdate: April 13, 1964
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Charlotte, North Carolina

Davis Love III is an American golfer. Love has won 21 PGA Tour events, including a major championship, in his illustrious career. In 2012 and 2016, he was the captain of the U.S. Ryder Cup teams, helping his team win the 2016 Ryder Cup. In 2017, Davis Love III was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

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Justin Leonard
(American Professional Golfer)
Justin Leonard
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Birthdate: June 15, 1972
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Ben Crenshaw
(Retired American Professional Golfer)
Ben Crenshaw
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Birthdate: January 11, 1952
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Austin, Texas, United States

Ben Crenshaw is an American retired professional golfer who won 19 PGA Tour events, including two major championships; he won the 1984 and 1995 Masters Tournament. He also won three European Tour events during his career. Ben Crenshaw represented the U.S. national team, helping his team win two Ryder Cups. He was honored with the Bob Jones Award in 1991.

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Bryson DeChambeau
(American Professional Golfer)
Bryson DeChambeau
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Birthdate: September 16, 1993
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Modesto, California, United States

Bryson DeChambeau is an American golfer who has won eight PGA Tours, including the 2020 U.S. Open. Having previously won the U.S. Amateur and the NCAA Division I championship, DeChambeau became the third player after Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods to win those three championships. Dubbed The Scientist, DeChambeau is known for his scientific and analytical approach to the sport.

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Nelly Korda
(Professional Golfer & Olympic Gold Medal Winner at the 2020 Olympics)
Nelly Korda
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Birthdate: July 28, 1998
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Bradenton, Florida, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Cristie Kerr
(American Professional Golfer)
Cristie Kerr
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Birthdate: October 12, 1977
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States

Cristie Kerr is an American golfer who has won 20 LPGA Tour events, including two major championships. A former world No. 1, Kerr has 24 professional wins under her belt. Cristie Kerr is also an ardent supporter of breast cancer activism. In 2006, she was honored with the LPGA Komen Award for founding an organization called Birdies for Breast Cancer.

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Raymond Floyd
(American Retired Golfer)
Raymond Floyd
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Birthdate: September 4, 1942
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States

Raymond Floyd is an American former professional golfer. He has won several tournaments, including 22 PGA Tour events. He has also competed in Senior PGA Tours, winning three senior majors. Floyd has represented U.S. national teams in tournaments like the Ryder Cup and the Dunhill Cup. He was made an inductee of the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1989.

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Tom Weiskopf
(American Professional Golfer)
Tom Weiskopf
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Birthdate: November 9, 1942
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Massillon, Ohio, United States
Died: August 20, 2022
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Curtis Strange
(American Professional Golfer Who Was the Winner of Consecutive U.S. Open Titles)
Curtis Strange
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Birthdate: January 30, 1955
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Curtis Strange is a professional golfer turned TV color commentator. He started playing golf as a child and had a brilliant collegiate career. As a professional, he went on to win consecutive US Open titles. He also played in several international tournaments. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He became a commentator after retirement. 

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Paige Spiranac
(American Former Professional Golfer)
Paige Spiranac
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Birthdate: March 26, 1993
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Paige Spiranac is an American former professional golfer known for her achievements at the collegiate level. Spiranac is best known as a social media personality; she has millions of followers across various platforms. Dubbed the world's hottest golfer, Spiranac has appeared in magazines like Golf Digest and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. Spiranac has also been criticized for sexualizing women's golf.

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Billy Casper
(American Professional Golfer)
Billy Casper
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Birthdate: June 24, 1931
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States
Died: February 7, 2015

Billy Casper was an American golfer who won three majors, including two U.S. Open Championships, in an illustrious professional career that spanned more than two decades. One of the best performers on the PGA Tour of his generation, Casper won 51 PGA Tour events. In 1978, Billy Casper was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

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Lanny Wadkins
(American Professional Golfer)
Lanny Wadkins
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Birthdate: December 5, 1949
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia, United States

Lanny Wadkins is an American golfer who has won 21 PGA Tour events, including the 1977 PGA Championship. He has also won events at European Tour, Japan Golf Tour, and Champions Tour. Wadkins has also represented the national team, helping his team win multiple Ryder Cups. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2009.

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Matt Kuchar
(American Professional Golfer)
Matt Kuchar
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Birthdate: June 21, 1978
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Winter Park, Florida, United States

Matt Kuchar is a golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He played collegiate golf and received the Haskins Award in 1998 as the nation's top collegiate golfer. He turned professional in 2000 and has won nine times on the PGA Tour. He has played for the US national team as well. He is married to tennis player Sybi Parker. 

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Juli Inkster
(American Professional Golfer)
Juli Inkster
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Birthdate: June 24, 1960
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Santa Cruz, California, United States

Juli Inkster is a retired professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour. She played collegiate golf and later won three consecutive US Women's Amateurs, becoming the first woman since 1934 to win three consecutive US Amateur titles. She has 32 professional wins and is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. She is now a golf commentator. 

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Rickie Fowler
(American Professional Golfer Who was the Top-Ranked Amateur Golfer in the World)
Rickie Fowler
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Birthdate: December 13, 1988
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Murrieta, California, United States
Golfer Rickie Fowler was ranked world number one in amateur golf for 36 weeks in 2007 and 2008. As part of the "Golf Boys,” he released a song on YouTube, donating the proceeds from its views to charity. He was named the 2010 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year
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Cheyenne Woods
(Golfer)
Cheyenne Woods
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Birthdate: July 25, 1990
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Phoenix

Cheyenne Woods is an American golfer and half-niece of popular golfer Tiger Woods. After winning over 30 amateur tournaments, Woods turned professional in 2012; she qualified for the U.S. Women's Open in 2012 and went on to make her debut as a professional at the 2012 LPGA Championship. Cheyenne Woods has won two professional tournaments so far in her career.

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Corey Pavin
(American Professional Golfer)
Corey Pavin
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Birthdate: November 16, 1959
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Oxnard, California, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Jessica Korda
(American Professional Golfer)
Jessica Korda
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Birthdate: February 27, 1993
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Bradenton, Florida, United States

Jessica Korda is an American golfer who has won six LPGA Tour events so far in her career. As an amateur golfer, Korda has represented the United States as well as the Czech Republic. After turning professional, Korda went on to win the Women's Australian Open in 2012.

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Webb Simpson
(American Professional Golfer)
Webb Simpson
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Birthdate: August 8, 1985
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina

A major figure in the early-twentieth century international golf, American golfer Walter Hagen is often hailed as the father of professional golf for his contributions towards raising the stature of the game. The first golfer to earn one million dollars, he registered 58 wins including eleven major championships and made golf popular in the USA with his flair and style.

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Kathy Whitworth
(American Professional Golfer and Member of the World Golf Hall of Fame)
Kathy Whitworth
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Birthdate: September 27, 1939
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Monahans, Texas, United States
Died: December 24, 2022

Kathy Whitworth is a retired professional golfer who won 88 LPGA Tour tournaments. She began her amateur career at 15 and turned professional when she was 19. In her long career, she won a total of six major championships and was the LPGA Player of the Year seven times. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.  

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Collin Morikawa
(The First American To Win the 'Race to Dubai' on the European Tour)
Collin Morikawa
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Birthdate: February 6, 1997
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Collin Morikawa is a professional golfer. He started his career playing collegiate golf and made his professional debut at the 2019 RBC Canadian Open. He achieved 22 consecutive made cuts at the beginning of his PGA Tour career and has five PGA Tour wins. He was the top-ranked golfer in the World Amateur Golf Ranking for three weeks in 2018. 

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Mark Calcavecchia
(American Professional Golfer)
Mark Calcavecchia
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Birthdate: June 12, 1960
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Laurel, Nebraska, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)