Birthdate: May 8, 1893
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Brookline, Massachusetts, United States
Died: September 2, 1967
Francis Ouimet, an accomplished American amateur golfer, earned the title of the “father of amateur golf” in the United States. His reputation in the golfing world was solidified by his victory in the U.S. Open in 1913, a significant achievement that brought him widespread recognition. He also made history by being the first non-Briton to serve as Captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. Ouimet’s remarkable contributions to the sport led to his induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974.
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