Hale Irwin: Golf
American professional golfer Hale S. Irwin (born: June 3, 1945) was one of the world’s leading golfers during the 70s and 8-s, winning the U.S. Open three times, later becoming one of the most dominant players in Champion Tour history. Irwin is one of the four golfers (Gary Player, David Graham and Bernhard Langer) to win official tournaments on all six continents where golf is being played. Aside from playing golf, he is also a golf course architect.
Greatest Sporting Achievements
Hale Irwin won the 1974, 1979 and 1990 U.S. Open. He has 20 PGA Tour victories and 45 Champions Tour victories. He became a member of the U.S. Ryder Cup Team for 5 years and in 1994, Irwin became the captain of the U.S. Presidents Cup team. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1992.
Why Is He So Good?
Hale Irwin liked challenges. He’s the type of golfer to enjoy tough courses because he liked to challenge his self. Because of his fierce determination to win and with a mind pursuit of victory, he pushed himself and now became one of the most admired golfers in history.
What You May Not Know
- Hale Irwin started playing golf at the age of four and first broke 70 when he was 14.
- Before fame, he was an academic All-American in football during his time at the University of Colorado.
- Irwin helped raise money for the St. Louis Children’s Hospital for 25 years.
- His son Steve Irwin qualified for the 2011 U.S. Open.
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