grand slam – Bob Geismar

Bobby Jones – #3 in Bob’s top 10 golfers of all time

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The single most dominant player of his time and he never turned professional.

He won the grand slam in 1930—at that time the 4 majors were the British Amateur and Open and the U.S. Amateur and Open.

Upon that amazing feat, he promptly retired from active competition at the ripe old age of 28.

He had a dynamic powerful swing and backed it up with an equally adept touch.

Jones co-founded the Augusta National Golf Club and The Masters Tournament.

Did you miss the rest of the top 10 so far? Here they are: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 and 4.

Any guesses for #2 and #1?

Ben Hogan holds #4 on Bob’s top 10 countdown

4. Ben Hogan

Ben Hogan, 9-time Major Champion – is included as one of only 5 men who have won golf’s grand slam. Of course he’s in the top ten of all time, especially considering he overcame a near-fatal car crash to come back even more prolific. When other golfers stop hitting balls on the range to come over to watch you hit balls – you are revered – and Ben Hogan is tops in that category.

Did you miss the rest of the top 10 so far? Here they are: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5.

Any guesses on who #3, #2 and #1 are?

Gary Player – #5 in Bob’s top 10 golfers of all time

Gary Player

Player is one of 5 men to win the grand slam. 9 times a major champion and golf’s first world traveler—coming from South Africa and before jet travel was the norm – he came to America and simply won! He won over 165 tournaments worldwide believed to be the most ever won by any man or woman ever.

Player revolutionized fitness in the sport of golf where nearly all great players in today’s game spend time in the gym. He was a “gym rat” before anyone believed in it. He is a true pioneer and champion.

Did you know Gary uses Twitter?

Who are your top 10 players?