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Walter Travis
American amateur golfer (1862–1927) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Walter J. Travis (January 10, 1862 – July 31, 1927) was an American amateur golfer during the early 1900s. He was also a noted golf journalist and publisher, an innovator in all aspects of golf, a teacher, and golf course architect.[2]
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Walter Travis | |||
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![]() Travis in 1909 | |||
Personal information | |||
Full name | Walter J. Travis | ||
Nickname | The Old Man | ||
Born | (1862-01-10)January 10, 1862 Maldon, Victoria, Australia | ||
Died | July 31, 1927(1927-07-31) (aged 65) Denver, Colorado, U.S.[1] | ||
Sporting nationality | ![]() ![]() | ||
Spouse | Anne Bent | ||
Career | |||
Status | Amateur | ||
Best results in major championships (wins: 4) | |||
PGA Championship | DNP | ||
U.S. Open | T2: 1902 | ||
The Open Championship | CUT: 1904 | ||
U.S. Amateur | Won: 1900, 1901, 1903 | ||
British Amateur | Won: 1904 | ||
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