Tom Weiskopf, the winner of 16 PGA Tour titles, including the 1973 British Open, has died. He was born on November 9, 1942 and died on August 21, 2022 at age 79. He was three months away from celebrating his 80th birthday.
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Weiskopf had been battling pancreatic cancer since late 2020.
A son of the Buckeye state, Weiskopf was born Nov. 9, 1942 in Massillon, Ohio.
He played golf for Ohio State University and was considered to be “the next Nicklaus,” to be produced from that state and golf program. He turned professional in 1964.
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Did Tom Weiskopf ever win Masters?
As mentioned earlier, Weiskopf won 16 PGA Tour titles between 1968 and 1982. After winding down his tournament career, Weiskopf became a noted golf course architect.
When did Tom Weiskopf win the British Open?
Weiskopf was a winner of 16 PGA Tour titles, including the 1973 British Open at Royal Troon.
Tom Weiskopf’s Other Wins
Weiskopf’s other wins include;
- 1965 Ohio Open
- 1972 Piccadilly World Match Play Championship (England, unofficial event)
- 1973 World Series of Golf (not yet a PGA Tour event)
- 1982 Jerry Ford Invitational
- 1993 Chrysler Cup
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