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    • Gene Alec Littler (July 21, 1930 – February 15, 2019) was an American professional golfer and a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Known for a solid temperament and nicknamed "Gene the Machine" for his smooth, rhythmical swing, he once said that, "Golf is not a game of great shots. It's a game of the best misses. The people who win m… See more

    Early years and amateur career

    Littler was born in San Diego, California. He played on the 1953 United States Walker Cup team, and won the
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    Professional career

    An early highlight of Littler's professional playing career was a second-place finish at the 1954 U.S. Open. He finished one shot behind Ed Furgol.
    In 1955, he won four times on the tour, but fell into a sl… See more

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    BornJuly 21, 1930 · San Diego, California, U.S.
    DiedFebruary 15, 2019 (aged 88) · San Diego, California, U.S.
    Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
    Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
    Personal life and death

    On January 5, 1951, ten days before joining the Navy, Littler married Shirley Warren, his university classmate. They had a son, Curt, born in March 1954 and a daughter, Suzanne, born in October 1957. Littler died at the age … See more

    In popular culture

    Littler inspired Sandy Mac Divot, the main character of the long running comic strip Mac Divot by Jordan Lanski (a former schoolmate of Littler) and Mel Keefer. See more

    U.S. national team appearances

    Amateur
    • Walker Cup: 1953 (winners)
    Professional
    • Ryder Cup: 1961 (winners), 1963 (winners), 1965 (winners), 1967 (winners), 1969 (tie), 1971… See more

    External links

    • Gene Littler at the PGA Tour official site
    • Gene Littler at the Japan Golf Tour official site
    • Gene Littler at the World Golf Hall of Fame… See more

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    Gene Littler, Golfer With a Gorgeous Swing, Dies at 88

     

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    Feb 16, 2019 · Gene Littler was a 29-time PGA Tour winner and a World Golf Hall of Famer, known for his flawless swing and quiet demeanor. He won the 1961 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills,...

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    Feb 16, 2019 · Gene Littler, a Hall-of-Fame golfer who won 29 PGA Tour events and the 1961 U.S. Open, passed away on Feb. 16, 2019. He also captured the U.S. Amateur in 1953 and was a member of seven Ryder Cup teams.

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    World Golf Hall of Famer Gene Littler, 88, passes away

    Feb 16, 2019 · Littler won the 1961 U.S. Open and 23 other PGA TOUR events, including a comeback victory after beating cancer. He was a contemporary and friend of Billy Casper and a...

  12. The San Diego Union-Tribune
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    Gene Littler, San Diego golf great, dies at 88

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    Gene Littler (Golfer) - On This Day

    Biography: Gene Littler was an American professional golfer known as "Gene the Machine." He won the 1961 U.S. Open, as well as 29 PGA Tour events. Littler also played on seven Ryder Cup teams and was inducted into the World Golf …

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  16. ESPN
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