Billy Casper
Billy Casper
William Earl Casper, Jr.was an American professional golfer. He was one of the most prolific tournament winners on the PGA Tour from the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionGolfer
Date of Birth24 June 1931
CountryUnited States of America
hit pole telephone tie understood yards
I had such a tie with my eyes and my hands. I could look at a telephone pole 40 yards away, take out a 7-iron, and hit it 10 times in a row. I had something special. And somehow, I really understood the game, all without having a lot of guidance.
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It's hard to believe a kid hitting golf balls in the cow pastures of New Mexico could have accomplished what I have accomplished.
I was in the Navy and saw, first-hand, the effects of front-line combat.
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I want to be remembered for having a great love for my fellow man. Because, you know, I do.
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I grew up on black sand greens. The best tees were old, dry cowpies, believe it or not.
anyone fellow help life lives pinnacle
If you can help anyone in any way, that is what we are here for. The pinnacle of my life has really been two lives - golf and service to my fellow man.
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I had all kinds of allergy problems with certain meats, and with fruits and vegetables with pesticides. So I turned to bear, caribou, venison, hippopotamus, buffalo, elk and moose. Taste-wise, buffalo and elk are tied for first. Not gamy, and loaded with protein. And very expensive, I might add.
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My parents were strict and taught me the proper fundamentals that I would use in my life. They taught me commitment to work hard.
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The air was so fresh and nice and pure. (But) it was difficult to put on enough clothes to stay warm. No matter how many layers you had on, that wet air had a tendency to penetrate whatever you were wearing.
looks means phil
It really means a lot, to see this, to be here. Phil is going to just get better. He looks like he's got the right things going on.
shouting
As long as you're not shouting and hollering.
carry couple last stairs wants
I think they had to carry him up the stairs the last couple years. But you see, he wants to be there.
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Golf puts a man's character on the anvil and his richest qualities -patience, poise, restraint - to the flame.
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He congratulated me, ... and I put my arm around him and said, 'I'm sorry.' At a time like that, you really feel for a fellow competitor. People still focus on the total collapse of Arnie, but they don't realize I shot 32 on the back nine to force that playoff. There were only 15 rounds under par at Olympic in '66, and I had four of them.