Kansas City Golf Association
Hall of Fame
Kansas City Golf Association 7451 Switzer Rd. Shawnee, KS 66203
"The creation of the Kansas City Golf Hall of Fame is a key to our goal of preserving our past and honoring the accomplishments and contributions of individuals who have made golf and golfers in this area great.“ – Dick Sauer, President
Tom Watson Born on September 4th 1949Pembroke Country Day, 1967 Stamford, 1971
Inducted into numerous Halls of Fame for his exceptional record as a professional golfer (eight major victories, 70 professional titles, four-time Ryder Cup Team member -- twice Captain, six Champions Tour majors), his four Missouri Amateur Championships and the 1964 and '67 Kansas City Match Play titles, Kansas Citians know Tom Watson as much for his humanitarian works as his outstanding performance on the course. For his efforts on behalf of Children's Mercy Hospital, The First Tee of Greater Kansas City, Wounded Warriors and ALS research among other worthy causes, in addition to his record as a course designer and player, the Hall of Fame Committee is proud to nominate Tom Watson for induction into the Kansas City Golf Hall of Fame.
Accomplishments
Amateur Career Kansas City Match Play Champion 1964 Metro (old Blue Hills) Missouri State High School Champion 1966 Gustin GC, Columbia .......................70 1967 Gustin GC, Columbia .....................108 U.S. Junior Qualifying 1964 Indian Hills .......................................73 U.S. Amateur Qualifying 1967 Kansas City CC .................75-71 - 146 1968 Kansas City CC .................69-69 - 138 1969 Kansas City CC .................71-66 - 137
Professional Career 39 wins on the PGA Tour Eight Major Championships 14 wins on the PGA Champions Tour 1975 British Open ...........Carnoustie 1977 Masters ..........Augusta National 1977 British Open ...............Turnberry 1980 British Open .............. Muirfeld 1981 Masters ..........Augusta National 1982 U.S. Open .............Pebble Beach 1982 British Open ...........Royal Troon 1983 British Open .......Royal Birkdale