Kel Nagle, Winner of 1960 British Open, Dies at 94 | Golf.com Kel Nagle, Winner of 1960 British Open, Dies at 94 More Photo: Bob Thomas/Getty Images Kel Nagle, seen here in Australia in 1970, won the 1960 British Open over Arnold Palmer and finished runner-up to Gary Player at the 1965 U.S. Open. AP News Posted: Wed Jan. 28, 2015 Install App SYDNEY -- Kel Nagle, a former British Open winner, U.S. Open runner-up and a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, has died. He was 94. The PGA of Australia said in a statement Thursday that Nagle, who won the British Open at St. Andrews in 1960, its centenary year, died overnight at a Sydney hospital. It did not give a cause of death. The Australian golfer, who won a tournament every year for 26 years after turning professional in 1946, collected 61 victories on the PGA Tour of Australasia and two on the U.S. tour. His win at St.

Andrews came by one stroke over Arnold Palmer, who was attempting to win his third consecutive major that year after taking the Masters and U.S. Open. Nagle finished second to Gary Player at the 1965 U.S. Open at Bellerive in St. Louis, losing an 18-hole playoff to the South African. Player said then that Nagle was ''one of the best short-game players'' he had seen. Nagle also won the Australian PGA championship a record six times and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2007. He also played on the PGA Senior Tour (now Champions Tour) in the United States in 102 events from 1981-1989. Nagle's other achievements included wins at the 1954 World Cup in Montreal and 1959 World Cup in Melbourne with partner Peter Thomson, a five-time British Open champion. ''It's a sad day for golf, we've lost a champion of our game,'' said PGA chief executive Brian Thorburn.

In 1980, Nagle was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the sport of golf and was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1986. ''Kel was a giant of the game,'' said Golf Australia chief executive Stephen Pitt. ''But much more than that, he was an ambassador for his sport and his country, universally liked and admired by his peers.'' For more news that golfers everywhere are talking about, follow @golf_com on Twitter, like us on Facebook , and subscribe to our YouTube video channel . More From the Web Arnold Palmer: Stylish trailblazer who revived the British Open - CNN.com Arnold Palmer: Stylish trailblazer who revived the British Open By Paul Gittings, CNN Updated 1513 GMT (2313 HKT) July 19, 2012 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: Arnold Palmer - Golfing superstar The King in his pomp – After narrowly missing out in the 1960 British Open at the home of golf, St.

Andrews, Arnold Palmer won the tournament for the first time the following year at Royal Birkdale and then again in 1962. Hide Caption 1 of 12 Photos: Arnold Palmer - Golfing superstar Open's allure returns – His successes helped restore the tournament's prestige. Gene Sarazen won the British Open in 1932 during a period of American dominance but he was the sole U.S. entrant in 1958, long past his prime. Hide Caption 2 of 12 Photos: Arnold Palmer - Golfing superstar Arnie's Army – In the 1960s, Palmer was arguably the most popular sportsman in the world. From 1960 to 1963 he won a remarkable 29 tournaments and, as his popularity and fame grew, so did the legions of fans who would follow his every move -- known as "Arnie's Army." Hide Caption 3 of 12 Photos: Arnold Palmer - Golfing superstar Style icon – As the American's career went from strength to strength, so did his image as a style icon.

He recognized that golf fashion was a market that could be developed and he quickly became a trendsetter both for his looks and for what he was wearing. Hide Caption 4 of 12 Photos: Arnold Palmer - Golfing superstar Arnie Apparel – To commemorate 50 years since his greatest golfing year, Palmer has launched a range of retro clothing that features modern interpretations of styles that he once sported. The range will be punctuated by limited-editions to be released around the dates of majors and tournaments won by Palmer. Hide Caption 5 of 12 Photos: Arnold Palmer - Golfing superstar Moore to follow – PGA Tour professional Ryan Moore is the leading current player to wear the Arnie Apparel range. The 29-year-old Moore has won one event, the 2009 Wyndham Championship, since joining the tour in 2005. Hide Caption 6 of 12 Photos: Arnold Palmer - Golfing superstar The young Arnie – Palmer and his two sisters were introduced to golf at an early age because their father was head professional and greenskeeper at Latrobe Country Club, Pennsylvania. A young Arnie was handed his first clubs, aged four, which Milfred Palmer specially cut down for him.

Hide Caption 7 of 12 Photos: Arnold Palmer - Golfing superstar Teenage prodigy – Palmer won the first of five West Penn Amateur Championships when he was 17 and went to Wake Forest University, where he became the golf team's top player and one of the leading lights on the college circuit. Hide Caption 8 of 12 Photos: Arnold Palmer - Golfing superstar Star in the making – Palmer turned professional in 1954, aged 25, and joined the PGA Tour a year later. It wasn't long before his undoubted talent began to shine through, with his first victory coming in that year's Canadian Open, where he shot an impressive 23 under par over four rounds. Hide Caption 9 of 12 Photos: Arnold Palmer - Golfing superstar Ryder Cup hero – Palmer competed for the United States in the 1961 Ryder Cup at Royal Lytham and St. Annes, the host venue for the 2012 British Open.

Hide Caption 10 of 12 Photos: Arnold Palmer - Golfing superstar Legendary trio – He became one of golf's "Big Three" along with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, a legendary trio that had the honor of the ceremonial opening tee shot at the 2012 Masters at Augusta. Hide Caption 11 of 12 Photos: Arnold Palmer - Golfing superstar Jet-set lifestyle – Palmer became the first player to win $1 million in PGA Tour earnings and finally ended his career in 2006 as a very wealthy man. A trained pilot, Palmer would regularly fly his own planes to tournaments and did not relinquish his license until he was 81. Hide Caption This week marks 50th anniversary of Arnold Palmer's second victory at British Open Palmer's support of British major helped popularize the tournament internationally American's partnership with agent Mark McCormack changed the face of sports Palmer shows no sign of easing up at the age of 82 Even at the age of 82 the work ethic still burns bright in Arnold Palmer, the man who inspired a generation of baby-boomers to take up golf and whose support of the British Open proved pivotal for its future success.

The elite of world golf gather at Royal Lytham and St. Annes this week on the 50th anniversary of Palmer's crushing victory at Scottish links course Troon in 1962 -- and "The King" still exerts a significant influence on the sport he once dominated. "I would like to be remembered for bringing golf to a worldwide audience," Palmer told CNN. "Players today have no boundaries." As part of golf's "Big Three," Palmer helped pioneering player agent Mark McCormack take the sport around the globe in the 1960s, capitalizing on the ever-growing reach of television. Why U.S. golf has a healthy future The tournament Palmer still proudly hosts in the last week of March, at his Bay Hill course in Florida, attracts a stellar international lineup and was won this year by Tiger Woods. He is a very hands-on host, making sure the course is in top condition and appearing daily on the television coverage of the event.

Photos: Greatest golfers' greatest years Photos: Greatest golfers' greatest years Three legends launch Masters – Arnold Palmer, right, celebrates with Augusta National president Billy Payne after launching the 2012 Masters with a ceremonial tee shot 50 years after his "Annus Mirabilis." Palmer was joined by fellow golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player in making the honorary drives down the fairway. Hide Caption 1 of 11 Photos: Greatest golfers' greatest years Arnie's Army – Palmer was the most recognizable sportsman of his generation and he would be followed by legions of fans who were known as "Arnie's Army." His greatest year was 1962, when he won the Masters and the British Open, as well as topping both the PGA Tour money and scoring lists. Hide Caption 2 of 11 Photos: Greatest golfers' greatest years King of the majors – Nobody has won more major tournaments than Nicklaus, with Tiger Woods the only player threatening to match the Golden Bear's record of 18 major titles. His greatest year was 1972, when he won both the Masters and U.S. Opens, before narrowly losing to Lee Trevino in the British Open.

Hide Caption 3 of 11 Photos: Greatest golfers' greatest years Mr. Golf – Golf has been defined by several key players in the past 100 years or so, starting with Harry Vardon -- often referred to as "Mr. Golf." In 1900 the sport's first genuine legend added the U.S. Open title to the three British Opens he had already won. His total of six British Opens is a record that stands to this day. Hide Caption 4 of 11 Photos: Greatest golfers' greatest years Million-dollar man – Only Nicklaus and Woods have won more majors than Walter Hagen. His tally of 11 includes two in 1924, and the New Yorker is widely acknowledged as being the first player to earn $1 million. He was also a key figure as professional golfers became accepted in the amateur era. Hide Caption 5 of 11 Photos: Greatest golfers' greatest years Legal eagle – Bobby Jones was a remarkable character. A lawyer by trade, he was the leading amateur of his generation and would regularly beat the top professionals. In 1930 he won both the British Open and U.S.

Open, as well as their amateur equivalents, for a grand slam that was never repeated. He retired aged just 28, but later founded Augusta National. Hide Caption 6 of 11 Photos: Greatest golfers' greatest years Record breaker – Byron Nelson's golden era was during World War II but in its final year the Texan went on a winning run that has never been repeated. In 1945, he won 18 out of 35 tournaments, including an incredible 11 in a row. Only Woods can better Nelson's record of 113 consecutive cuts made. Hide Caption 7 of 11 Photos: Greatest golfers' greatest years The 'Hogan slam' – Nobody has won all four majors in the same year, but Ben Hogan went close. In 1953, Hogan won the Masters, British Open and U.S. Open but could not compete in the U.S.PGA, which was a matchplay event at the time, because it clashed with the UK major. In 1949, he had nearly died in a car accident.

Hide Caption 8 of 11 Photos: Greatest golfers' greatest years Master of the links – Nobody plays modern links golf like Tom Watson. Five-times a British Open champion, Watson nearly joined Vardon on six wins in 2009 when, at the age of 59, he missed out in a heartbreaking playoff. In 1982 he was at his height, winning both the British and U.S. Opens. Hide Caption 9 of 11 Photos: Greatest golfers' greatest years Ice-cool Englishman – Nick Faldo won five majors in five years between 1987 and 1992, as well as finishing second in two others. His greatest year was 1990, with victories in both the Masters and British Open -- the latter by a dominant six strokes -- as well as being named player of the year on both the European and PGA Tours. Hide Caption 10 of 11 Photos: Greatest golfers' greatest years The Tiger roars – To many, Woods is the greatest player the world has seen. He had already won two of his 14 majors prior to 2000 but the new millennium saw him play golf from another planet.

Aged 25, the American won three of the four majors and then the 2001 Masters to become the first man to hold all four titles at once. Hide Caption Photos: Mobile phones return to British Open Photos: Mobile phones return to British Open The rise of the phone – The mobile phone is becoming more and more prominent at sporting events, with spectators eager to share opinions and pictures via social media. Hide Caption 1 of 5 Photos: Mobile phones return to British Open Open for business – For the first time since 2006, the British Open will allow fans to bring phones onto the golf course when it gets underway on Thursday. Darren Clarke (center), who went on to lift the Claret Jug in 2011, and Rory McIlroy can be seen here checking out a phone during a practice round ahead of last year's event. Hide Caption 2 of 5 Photos: Mobile phones return to British Open Par for the course – Golf fans have always observed strict on-course etiquette. World No. 3 Lee Westwood and Australia's Adam Scott have both backed the use of phones at the British Open, providing it does not distract the players.

Hide Caption 3 of 5 Photos: Mobile phones return to British Open Sporting snaps – Fans clamoring for pictures of their favorite stars has long been a familiar site at sporting events all over the world. Hide Caption 4 of 5 Photos: Mobile phones return to British Open Memorable moments – Sports fans have also started taking their own visual souvenirs, including filming parts of the action on their smart phones, a practice which is prohibited at most events. Hide Caption Photos: Duval's long wait for golfing success Photos: Duval's long wait for golfing success Duval's destiny? – David Duval is battling to regain the form that made him the world's No. 1 golfer for 15 weeks during his peak period more than a decade ago. Hide Caption 1 of 11 Photos: Duval's long wait for golfing success Turning back time – This month he returns to the scene of his greatest triumph, Royal Lytham and St. Annes Golf Club in England where he made an emotional speech after winning the 2001 British Open.

Hide Caption 2 of 11 Photos: Duval's long wait for golfing success Liking the links – The American claimed his only major championship to date as he negotiated his way around the tricky links course for a total of 10 under par. Hide Caption 3 of 11 Photos: Duval's long wait for golfing success Bunking out – He said the key was learning to be disciplined and sticking to a gameplan when faced with the inevitable bunker hazards. Hide Caption 4 of 11 Photos: Duval's long wait for golfing success Future's so bright? – The 40-year-old plays with trademark dark glasses due to his eyes' sensitivity to light. Hide Caption 5 of 11 Photos: Duval's long wait for golfing success Pull down the shades – He says it is easier to wear them, no matter the conditions -- such as here at the 138th British Open at Turnberry in 2009. Hide Caption 6 of 11 Photos: Duval's long wait for golfing success A proud father – Duval has had glimpses of a return to his former glory.

In 2009 he tied for second at the rain-hit U.S. Open, which stretched to a fifth day. He was joined by son Brayden for the trophy presentation. Hide Caption 7 of 11 Photos: Duval's long wait for golfing success Daddy's girl – Duval with his daughter Sienna before the 2010 Masters Tournament. He had a promising start to that year but missed the cut at Augusta and the British Open, and tied for 70th at the U.S. Open. Hide Caption 8 of 11 Photos: Duval's long wait for golfing success Major champions – Duval was at his peak in 2001. Here he poses with Masters champion Tiger Woods, U.S. Open winner Retief Goosen and PGA Championship victor David Toms at the Grand Slam of Golf in Hawaii. Hide Caption 9 of 11 Photos: Duval's long wait for golfing success Following the Master – Duval was unable to stop Woods completing a "Tiger Slam" at the Masters earlier that year, finishing second -- two shots behind the world No. 1 -- at Augusta in April. They won the World Cup of Golf for the U.S.

the previous year. Hide Caption 10 of 11 Photos: Duval's long wait for golfing success Claret Jug – But he turned the tables at Royal Lytham in July 2001, winning by three shots as Woods finished back in 25th. Hide Caption 11 of 11 This year, he suffered a health scare after leaving the TV tower on the final day -- a blood pressure problem, according to his family -- and could not give out the prizes as has been tradition. But Palmer has made a full recovery and now, half century on from his second British Open triumph, the spotlight has again fallen on his trailblazing achievements. A leader of men When he first played golf's oldest tournament in 1960, it had fallen out of favor with American pros. Ben Hogan in 1953 was the last from the U.S. to win it, and only three entered in 1959 -- put off by the long journey and comparatively low prize money on offer. Again there were only three Americans in the 74-man field at St.

Andrews, one being the legendary Gene Sarazen -- still playing late into his 50s on a lifetime exemption dating back to his 1932 success. Palmer failed to emulate Hogan's triple-major feat, falling one shot short of Kel Nagle following earlier victories at the Masters and U.S. Open, but he returned to the UK the next year and claimed the coveted "Claret Jug" at Royal Birkdale. Palmer had already won his third Masters crown before romping to victory at Troon in 1962. "I got it going in the final round and it was very enjoyable," he told CNN. Ever modest, Palmer's margin of victory over Nagle was six shots and he was a remarkable 13 strokes clear of third place. His 1961 exploits had inspired a young Jack Nicklaus to make his British Open debut at Troon, and the "Golden Bear" won it for the first time in 1966 -- two years after compatriot Tony Lema also triumphed at St. Andrews. By then Palmer had been represented by McCormack for several years, and their partnership helped changed the face of golf and modern sports.

Photos: Trump opens Scottish course Photos: Trump opens Scottish course Making the cut – Trump (second from the right) cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the Trump International Golf Links. Hide Caption 1 of 8 Photos: Trump opens Scottish course Time for tee – Trump, who has delayed plans to build an extended $1 billion resort on the east coast of Scotland, hits the course's first ever shot. Hide Caption 2 of 8 Photos: Trump opens Scottish course Top Trumps – Trump has long been an avid golfer, with a reported low single-figure handicap. He has even published a book compiling advice on the game he has received from his favorite professionals. Hide Caption 3 of 8 Photos: Trump opens Scottish course The Full Monty – Former Ryder Cup European team captain Colin Montgomerie was the star chosen by Trump to have a swing at the new course. Hide Caption 4 of 8 Photos: Trump opens Scottish course A fair way to go – Trump, far left, marches down the fairway for the first time, accompanied by Montgomerie. The American's plans to continue construction have been unpopular with locals.

Hide Caption 5 of 8 Photos: Trump opens Scottish course The Pied Piper – Trump played up to his Scottish roots, entertaining those in attendance with complimentary shortbread, whiskey and a spot of traditional music. Hide Caption 6 of 8 Photos: Trump opens Scottish course Green fingers – The course is up to such a high standard that Golf World magazine has already ranked it as the eighth best in Britain -- without a single competitive round being played on it yet. Hide Caption 7 of 8 Photos: Trump opens Scottish course The Great Estate – The Menie Estate, upon which the course is built, is protected by numerous charities and societies. The sand dunes featured throughout the course are a part of a site of scientific interest. Hide Caption Photos: 2012 U.S. Women's Open Photos: 2012 U.S. Women's Open Champion Choi – Na Yeon Choi celebrates after clinching her first major victory at the 2012 U.S. Women's Open. Hide Caption 1 of 8 Photos: 2012 U.S. Women's Open Champagne celebrations – The South Korean was sprayed with champagne after her four-stroke win at Blackwolf Run.

Hide Caption 2 of 8 Photos: 2012 U.S. Women's Open History repeats – She was congratulated by compatriot Se Ri Pak, left, who inspired a new generation of Korean golfers when she won the same tournament at the same venue in 1998. Hide Caption 3 of 8 Photos: 2012 U.S. Women's Open Ko as good as the pros – Korea-born New Zealander Lydia Ko was the leading amateur as she tied for 39th, at the age of 15. Hide Caption 4 of 8 Photos: 2012 U.S. Women's Open Leading American – Paula Creamer, the 2010 champion, was the highest-placed American as she tied for seventh. Hide Caption 5 of 8 Photos: 2012 U.S. Women's Open Thompson's target – U.S. 17-year-old Lexi Thompson failed in her bid to become the youngest winner of a major golf tournament as she faded from third equal after 54 holes to a tie for 14th.

She would have been 10 days younger than Young Tom Morris when he won the British Open in 1868. Hide Caption 6 of 8 Photos: 2012 U.S. Women's Open Wie wilts – Hawaii-born Michelle Wie, whose parents emigrated from South Korea, is still waiting for her first major win after a final-round 80 left her tied for 35th. Hide Caption 7 of 8 Photos: 2012 U.S. Women's Open Tseng slumps – World No. 1 Yani Tseng of Taiwan finished tied for 50th after successive rounds of 78 in the only one of the four major tournaments she has yet to win. Hide Caption Photos: The Masters by numbers Photos: The Masters by numbers 1. The best? – The first golf major of the year is one of sport's great spectacles as the world's best players vie for the coveted Green Jacket at Augusta National. Like the course itself, getting in to watch the Masters at the notoriously exclusive club is fiendishly difficult.

The waiting list for tickets is famously long, but many patrons who do make it inside the hallowed grounds flaunt their accreditations (old and new) with pride. Hide Caption 1 of 18 Photos: The Masters by numbers 2. Golf's most famous shot – Gene Sarazen's double eagle at Augusta's par-five 15th hole in 1935 is one of the most famous feats in the history of golf. Holing out his second shot from 235 yards with a four wood helped "the Squire" secure a playoff against fellow American Craig Wood, which he won comfortably. Sarazen's masterstroke became known as "the shot heard around the world" and did much to put the tournament (founded the previous year) on the map. Hide Caption 2 of 18 Photos: The Masters by numbers 3. The Masters title no-one wants to win – The annual Par 3 contest held on the eve of the tournament is a chance for a bit of fun before the serious business starts, with golfers joined by their families in a relaxed atmosphere.

But winning the competition isn't necessarily advised -- no-one who has won it has gone on to win a Green Jacket in the same year. Hide Caption 3 of 18 Photos: The Masters by numbers 4. The nearly man – Three men have finished runner-up on four occasions: double Masters champion Ben Hogan, multiple winner Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf. The latter won the 1973 British Open but never got his hands on a Green Jacket, becoming Augusta's ultimate nearly man, finishing second in 1969, '72, '74 and '75. Hide Caption 4 of 18 Photos: The Masters by numbers 5. Mind the water – Five holes on Augusta's back nine have water waiting to snare any errant shots. Raes Creek runs behind the 11th, in front of the par-three 12th and onto the par-five 13th. More water awaits at 15 and 16 (pictured) where many players' Masters challenge have met a watery end. Hide Caption 5 of 18 Photos: The Masters by numbers 6.

The Golden Bear – Jack Nicklaus has won the Masters an incredible six times -- more than any other player. His last, and most famous, victory came in 1986 when, at the age of 46, he rolled back the years to produce one of the most heroic back-nine charges in the tournament's history. Hide Caption 6 of 18 Photos: The Masters by numbers 7. Tiger's time again? – Tiger Woods' recent win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational tournament has raised hopes that the former world No.1 is returning to form which helped him win four Green Jackets, the last of which came seven years ago in 2005. Hide Caption 7 of 18 Photos: The Masters by numbers 8. Where millionaires are made – This year's purse is a whopping $8 million, with the champion taking home nearly $1.5 million -- the same amount as last year's winner, South Africa's Charl Schwartzel. Hide Caption 8 of 18 Photos: The Masters by numbers 9.

Under par – Two players hold the course record at Augusta National -- Zimbabwe's Nick Price fired a nine-under-par 63 in the third round in 1986 while Greg Norman repeated the feat in the opening round a decade later. Neither man won though, with Norman's efforts famously being canceled out by a disastrous closing 78 which handed England's Nick Faldo a third Green Jacket. Hide Caption 9 of 18 Photos: The Masters by numbers 10. When Rory's round fell apart – Golf's bright new star Rory McIlroy was four shots clear of the field heading into the final round in 2011, but a nervy opening nine holes was followed by disaster at the 10th, where his ball twice clattered into Augusta's famous pines. He eventually holed out for a triple-bogey seven. It started a nightmare sequence of dropped shots which saw him finish with an eight-over 80 to finish in a tie for 15th. Hide Caption 10 of 18 Photos: The Masters by numbers 11. Say your prayers – Augusta has perhaps the most feared stretch of holes in golf.

"Amen Corner" was coined by Sports Illustrated writer Herbert Warren Wind in 1958 to describe the perils that lay in wait for players playing the 11th, 12th and 13th holes -- a place where many a promising round has been ruined. Hide Caption 11 of 18 Photos: The Masters by numbers 12. Golden hell? – Arguably the most famous par-three in golf, Augusta's 155-yard 12th hole (Golden Bell) sees players fire a short iron to a green guarded by Raes Creek at the front and bunkers at the back. The green is wide but only 10 paces deep, making club selection vital. Tom Weiskopf conspired to make 13 here in 1980. Hide Caption 12 of 18 Photos: The Masters by numbers 13.

Unlucky for some – The final hole of "Amen Corner" has seen many a round hit the buffers, none more so than Japan's Tommy Nakajima -- who experienced the ignominy of penciling 13 onto his scorecard after attempting to play his ball out of Raes Creek in 1978. Hide Caption 13 of 18 Photos: The Masters by numbers 14. Playoff drama – The Masters has gone to a playoff on 14 occasions, none more dramatic than Larry Mize's sensational victory over Greg Norman in 1987. At the second extra hole (the 11th), the Australian was in pole position having found the green while Mize was facing a lightning-fast chip from well off the putting surface. The American famously drained his shot, Norman missed his putt and another remarkable chapter in Masters history was written. Hide Caption 14 of 18 Photos: The Masters by numbers 15. The magic number – The Masters champion earns a lifetime invite to return, but each year the next 15 finishers are also guaranteed a starting place 12 months later.

Otherwise, golfers must be ranked in the world's top 50 the week before tee-off, or rely on special invites for performances in selected events. Hide Caption 15 of 18 Photos: The Masters by numbers 16. Teen dream – In 2010, Matteo Manassero became the youngest golfer to ever play at the Masters. At 16 years, 11 months and 22 days, the Italian teenager also became the youngest player to make the cut as he went on to win the Silver Cup for top amateur. Hide Caption 16 of 18 Photos: The Masters by numbers 17. Bobby Jones' birthday – President-in Perpetuity of Augusta National, founder of the Masters and co-designer of the course, Bobby Jones is synonymous with golf's opening major. Born on March 17 1902, Jones was the most successful amateur ever to play the game. Hide Caption 17 of 18 Photos: The Masters by numbers 18. Lowest winning score – In 1997, Tiger Woods set the record for lowest winning score in the tournament's history as he won it for the first time.

His four-round total of 18-under-par 270 beat Jack Nicklaus's 1965 record by one stroke. Woods also smashed the record for the biggest winning margin, coasting home by 12 strokes ahead of nearest rival Tom Kite. At the tender age of 21 years, three months and 14 days, he was the youngest winner of a Green Jacket. Hide Caption Golf-Australian golfer Kel Nagle dies age 94 Golf-Australian golfer Kel Nagle dies age 94 Share (Refiles to add dropped word in para 13) SYDNEY, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Australia's former British Open winner Kel Nagle died on Thursday, aged 94. Tributes began flowing in after the PGA of Australia released a statement saying golf's oldest-living major winner had passed away at a Sydney hospital. "I heard the news this morning...and it's always very sad when one of the legends of the game passes away," world number one Rory McIlroy told Reuters at the Dubai Desert Classic. "I do know a little bit of his Open win at St.

Andrews in 1960 when he beat Arnold Palmer so it will be sad occasion this year for everyone heading back to the Old Course," added McIlroy, who won last year's British Open at Hoylake. "But then I'm sure there will be a few glasses raised in Mr. Nagle's memory at the Former Champions Dinner." Brian Thorburn, chief executive officer of the PGA, said golf had lost a "champion of our game." Nagle was one of Australia's most successful and popular golfers, winning 81 professional titles in his long career, including at least one every year between 1949 and 1975. His finest moment came in 1960 when he won the Centenary British Open at age 39, beating Arnold Palmer by a stroke at St. Andrews. He also finished runner-up at the 1965 U.S. Open, beaten by Gary Player in an 18-hole playoff and was inducted into golf's Hall of Fame in 2007. "His name was one of the first I remember seeing when I was handed the Claret Jug in 2010 at St.

Andrews," recalled South African Louis Oosthuizen. "Then when I had time to look more closely at all the names of those who won the trophy at St. Andrews there was Mr. Nagle's name, so it's kind of special to me, even though it is very sad, to know he and I both won on the Old Course." Double Open Champion Ernie Els also expressed his condolences. "I'm sorry to hear Kel passed away as he was one of the legends of the game and what he achieved at St. Andrews in 1960 was remarkable given Arnold's (Palmer) reputation at the time," he said in Dubai. "He was a great champion and I'm sure Australian golf, and golf in general, is poorer for his passing." (Reporting by Julian Linden; Editing by Peter Rutherford/Alan Baldwin) Reblog 1962 British Open Golf Tournament: Arnie's 2nd By Brent Kelley Updated July 01, 2016. When Arnold Palmer made his Open Championship debut in 1960, Kel Nagle spoiled it for him, beating Arnie by a stroke for the title.

At the 1962 British Open, it was Palmer who finished first and Nagle who finished second - but it wasn't close. Palmer led Nagle by five entering the final round, and finished with a 6-stroke victory. Nagle was another seven shots ahead of the third-place golfers, Brian Huggett and Phil Rodgers. So Palmer was 13 strokes better than the third-place finishers. How dominant was Palmer? There were only five rounds in the 60s the entire tournament, and Palmer had three of them: He finished 69-67-69. (One of the others was by Huggett, and the fifth by Peter Alliss , who tied for eighth.) It was Palmer's second consecutive win in the British Open , and Palmer was so popular that the R&A had to institute much more stringent crowd control measures in every Open after this one. Roping-and-staking of fairways , and fencing of course boundaries, began at the 1963 Open because Palmer had drawn so many fans to this one.

continue reading below our video How to Throw a Perfect Curve Ball in Baseball Palmer never finished higher than seventh in a British Open after this, and he won just one more major (the 1964 Masters ). His victory here was Palmer's sixth of seven career majors. Palmer was just the second golfer (after Ben Hogan in 1954) to win The Masters and the British Open in the same year. And his 276 total lowered the tournament scoring record by two shots and stood until 1977 . Sam Snead played the British Open only five times. Two of those resulted in missed cuts when Snead was well past his prime. He finished 11th in 1937 and won in 1946. And here, in 1962, at age 50, Snead tied for sixth place. And there was a significant - very significant - debut at the 1962 British Open. Jack Nicklaus made his Open Championship debut here, finishing tied for 32nd. Nicklaus had rounds of 80 and 79, and even scored a 10 on one hole.

Nicklaus went on to win this tournament three times, with seven more second-place finishes. A note about the British Open format: All players had to play two rounds of qualifying to get in. In other words, there were no exemptions into the field (and never had been in Open history). But this was the last Open where that was case. Exemptions were introduced the following year. 1962 British Open Golf Tournament Scores Results from the 1962 British Open golf tournament played at the par-72 Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland (a-amateur): Arnold Palmer Kel Nagle dies at 94; Australian golfer won the British Open - LA Times Kel Nagle dies at 94; Australian golfer won the British Open Kel Nagle Associated Press Golfer Kel Nagle in 1965. Nagle is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Golfer Kel Nagle in 1965. Nagle is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.

(Associated Press) Associated Press Australian golfer Kel Nagle, who beat out Arnold Palmer for 1960 British Open win, dies at 94 Kel Nagle, a former British Open winner, U.S. Open runner-up and a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, has died in Australia. He was 94. The PGA of Australia said in a statement Thursday that Nagle, who won the British Open at St. Andrews in 1960, its centenary year, died overnight at a Sydney hospital. It did not give a cause of death. The Australian golfer was born Kelvin Nagle on Dec. 21, 1920, in Sydney. He won at least one tournament every year for 26 years after turning professional in 1946, collecting 61 victories on the PGA Tour of Australasia and two on the U.S. tour. His win at St. Andrews came by one stroke over Arnold Palmer, who was attempting to win his third consecutive major that year after taking the Masters and U.S. Open. Nagle finished second to Gary Player at the 1965 U.S. Open at Bellerive in St.

Louis, losing an 18-hole playoff to the South African. Player said then that Nagle was "one of the best short-game players" he had seen. Notable Deaths Photos of leaders, stars and other notable figures who died in 2015. Nagle won the Australian PGA championship a record six times and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2007. He also played on the PGA Senior Tour (now Champions Tour) in the United States in 102 events from 1981-1989. Nagle's other achievements included wins at the 1954 World Cup in Montreal and 1959 World Cup in Melbourne with partner Peter Thomson, a five-time British Open champion.

Golf-Australian golfer Kel Nagle dies age 94 - Yahoo Sports Canada Golf-Australian golfer Kel Nagle dies age 94 29 January, 2015 7:58 AM   (Refiles to add dropped word in para 13) SYDNEY, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Australia 's former British Open winner Kel Nagle died on Thursday, aged 94. Tributes began flowing in after the PGA of Australia released a statement saying golf's oldest-living major winner had passed away at a Sydney hospital. "I heard the news this morning...and it's always very sad when one of the legends of the game passes away," world number one Rory McIlroy told Reuters at the Dubai Desert Classic. "I do know a little bit of his Open win at St. Andrews in 1960 when he beat Arnold Palmer so it will be sad occasion this year for everyone heading back to the Old Course," added McIlroy, who won last year's British Open at Hoylake. "But then I'm sure there will be a few glasses raised in Mr.

Nagle's memory at the Former Champions Dinner." Brian Thorburn, chief executive officer of the PGA, said golf had lost a "champion of our game." Nagle was one of Australia's most successful and popular golfers, winning 81 professional titles in his long career, including at least one every year between 1949 and 1975. His finest moment came in 1960 when he won the Centenary British Open at age 39, beating Arnold Palmer by a stroke at St. Andrews. He also finished runner-up at the 1965 U.S. Open, beaten by Gary Player in an 18-hole playoff and was inducted into golf's Hall of Fame in 2007. "His name was one of the first I remember seeing when I was handed the Claret Jug in 2010 at St. Andrews," recalled South African Louis Oosthuizen. "Then when I had time to look more closely at all the names of those who won the trophy at St. Andrews there was Mr.

Nagle's name, so it's kind of special to me, even though it is very sad, to know he and I both won on the Old Course." Double Open Champion Ernie Els also expressed his condolences. "I'm sorry to hear Kel passed away as he was one of the legends of the game and what he achieved at St. Andrews in 1960 was remarkable given Arnold's (Palmer) reputation at the time," he said in Dubai. "He was a great champion and I'm sure Australian golf, and golf in general, is poorer for his passing." (Reporting by Julian Linden; Editing by Peter Rutherford/Alan Baldwin) Sports & Recreation Golf-Australian golfer Kel Nagle dies age 94 Golf-Australian golfer Kel Nagle dies age 94 Tweet Share SYDNEY, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Australia's former British Open winner Kel Nagle died on Thursday, aged 94. Tributes began flowing in after the PGA of Australia released a statement saying Nagle had passed away at a Sydney hospital. "It's a sad day for golf, we've lost a champion of our game," said Brian Thorburn, chief executive officer of the PGA.

Nagle was one of Australia's most successful and popular golfers, winning 81 professional titles in his long career, including at least one every year between 1949 and 1975. His finest moment came in 1960 when he won the Centenary British Open at age 39, beating Arnold Palmer by a stroke at St. Andrews. He also finished runner-up at the 1965 U.S. Open, beaten by Gary Player in an 18-hole playoff and was inducted into golf's Hall of Fame in 2007. "Kel was a giant of the game - he had an incredible record with wins at the Open and Australian Open that make him a legend," Golf Australia Chief Executive Stephen Pitt said. "But much more than that, he was an ambassador for his sport and his country, universally liked and admired by his peers.

"His victory in the 1960 Open Championship was one of the most memorable by any major champion - the way he did that will never be forgotten." (Reporting by Julian Linden; Editing by Peter Rutherford) Reblog Australian golfer Kel Nagle dies age 94 - Yahoo Sport Australian golfer Kel Nagle dies age 94 29 January 2015 12:57  SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia 's former British Open winner Kel Nagle died on Thursday, aged 94. Tributes began flowing in after the PGA of Australia released a statement saying golf's oldest-living major winner had passed away at a Sydney hospital. "I heard the news this morning...and it's always very sad when one of the legends of the game passes away," world number one Rory McIlroy told Reuters at the Dubai Desert Classic. "I do know a little bit of his Open win at St. Andrews in 1960 when he beat Arnold Palmer so it will be sad occasion this year for everyone heading back to the Old Course," added McIlroy, who won last year's British Open at Hoylake.

"But then I'm sure there will be a few glasses raised in Mr. Nagle's memory at the Former Champions Dinner." Brian Thorburn, chief executive officer of the PGA, said golf had lost a "champion of our game." Nagle was one of Australia's most successful and popular golfers, winning 81 professional titles in his long career, including at least one every year between 1949 and 1975. His finest moment came in 1960 when he won the Centenary British Open at age 39, beating Arnold Palmer by a stroke at St. Andrews. He also finished runner-up at the 1965 U.S. Open, beaten by Gary Player in an 18-hole playoff and was inducted into golf's Hall of Fame in 2007. "His name was one of the first I remember seeing when I was handed the Claret Jug in 2010 at St. Andrews," recalled South African Louis Oosthuizen. "Then when I had time to look more closely at all the names of those who won the trophy at St. Andrews there was Mr.

Nagle's name, so it's kind of special to me, even though it is very sad, to know he and I both won on the Old Course." Double Open Champion Ernie Els also expressed his condolences. "I'm sorry to hear Kel passed away as he was one of th​e legends of the game and what he achieved at St. Andrews in 1960 was remarkable given Arnold's (Palmer) reputation at the time," he said in Dubai. "He was a great champion and I'm sure Australian golf, and golf in general, is poorer for his passing." (Reporting by Julian Linden; Editing by Peter Rutherford/Alan Baldwin) Sports & Recreation 1960s Sports - Golf U.S. Womens Open – Mickey Wright, she goes on to win 10 LPGA events and three majors 1962 U.S.

Open – Jack Nicklaus shot a 1 under (283) to edge Arnold Palmer by 3 strokes in an 18 hole playoff, it was played at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, PA The Masters – Arnold Palmer won a three way playoff with Gary Player and Dow Finsterwald they all shot an 8 under (280) in regular play to earn a spot in the 18 hole playoff PGA Championship – Gary Player shoots a 2 under (278) to win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, PA British Open – Arnold Palmer, he wins 7 tour events in 1962 Mickey Wright continues her dominance of Womens golf by again winning 10 LPGA tournaments including Titleholders and the Western Open 1963 U.S.

Open – Julius Boros shot a 9 over par (293) to tie Jacky Cupit and Arnold Palmer resulting in an 18-hole playoff which Boros won by 3 strokes, played in Brookline, MA Boros was 43 years old at the time, he continued to win tournaments well into his fifties The Masters – Jack Nicklaus by shooting a 2 under (286) one stoke better than Tony Lema this is the first of six green jackets for Nicklaus PGA Championship – Jack Nicklaus; British Open – Bob Charles LPGA – Mickey Wright, she would go on to win 13 tournaments in 1963 U.S. Womens Open – Mary Mills The use of rubber grips and casted metal irons reduces the cost of golf clubs and allows more people to play the game 1964 U.S.

Open – Ken Venturi shot a 2 under par (278) despite playing the last 18 holes accompanied by a Doctor because of heat stroke it was played at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, MD where the temperatures were well over 100 PGA Championship – Bobby Nichols with a (271) beating both Nicklaus and Palmer by 3 strokes, played at Columbus Country Club in Columbus, OH The Masters – Arnold Palmer won with a remarkable 12 under (276), this was his fourth Masters win which was a golfing first British Open – Tony Lema by five shots over Jack Nicklaus, he also won four other tournaments in 1964 Sam Snead wins the PGA Seniors Championship, the beginning of a dynasty in this event Mickey Wright wins 11 LPGA events for the fourth straight year, including her fourth U.S. Women’s Open LPGA Championship – Mary Mills; Titleholders – Marilynn Smith; Western Open – Carol Mann 1965 U.S.

Open – Gary Player shoots a two over (282) to tie in regulation with Kel Nagle, Player wins the 18 hole playoff by 3 strokes Player is the first international contestant to win the Open, he donates his winnings to the USGA for a youth golf program Player also becomes one of three golfers to have won the U.S. Open, the Masters, British Open and PGA Championship making a career “Grand Slam” of those events The Masters – Jack Nicklaus won by a whopping 9 strokes over the tied Arnold Palmer and Gary Player, he shot a record breaking 17 under par (271) That record would stand until 1997 when Tiger Woods shot an 18 under British Open – Peter Thomson PGA Championship – Dave Marr Sam Snead at 53 years old wins his last PGA Tour event the Greater Greensboro Open this is the 8th time he’s won this tournament and his 82nd PGA win overall 1966 U.S.

Open – Billy Casper ties Arnold Palmer at 2 under (278) and then wins the eighteen hole playoff 69 – 73 Palmer blew a 7 shot lead to wind up in the playoff, the tournament was played at the Olympic Club in San Francisco, CA The Masters – Jack Nicklaus shot into an even tie with Tommy Jacobs and Gary Brewer at even par (288) Nicklaus won the playoff round shooting a 2 under (70), it was his second consecutive Masters victory British Open – Jack Nicklaus also won this tournament making him the fourth career “Grand Slam” winner with previous wins in the PGA Championship and U.S. Open PGA Championship – Al Geiberger won by 4 strokes shooting an even par (280) LPGA Championship – Gloria Ehret; U.S. Womens Open – Sandra Spuzich; Titleholders – Kathy Whitworth Western Open – Mickey Wright, Wrights stranglehold on Womens golf is finally broken this year, she does win 6 events however 1967 U.S.

Open – Jack Nicklaus shot a 5 under par (275) this is his second Open win, it was played at Baltusrol Golf Club, Springfield, NJ The Masters – Gay Brewer shot a 8 under par (280), he won by 1 stroke over Bobby Nichols British Open – Roberto de Vicenzo shooting a 10 under (278) and beating defending champ and runner up Jack Nicklaus by 2 strokes PGA Championship – Don January won a 18 hole playoff against Don Massengale, they both shot a 7 under (281) in regulation it was played at Columbine Country Club in Columbine Valley, CO U.S. Women’s Open – is won by a French amateur, Catherine Lacoste the only amateur to ever win this tournament Sam Snead makes the croquet-style putting stroke famous by winning his third PGA Seniors Championship, the new putting stance would soon be not allowed by the PGA The 10 year old Beverly Klass enters and makes the cut in 3 tournaments including the U.S.

Womens Open, the PGA quickly passes a eighteen year old age limit to turn pro, she rejoins the PGA in 1976 1968 U.S.

Open – Lee Trevino scored a 5 under par (275) it was played at Oak Hill Country Club, Pittsford, NY Trevino set two new records, one for having four rounds scoring under 70 and four rounds under par The Masters – Bob Goalby shot an 11 under (277) but he won by default in what was remembered as the biggest mistake in golf, Roberto DeVicenzo was tied with Goalby and should of had a playoff but he signed and turned in a scorecard which had a one stroke mistake on it, he had to live with the one stroke higher score and lost his chance for a playoff, it was also his 45th birthday PGA Championship – Julius Boros shooting a 1 over (281) at Pecan Valley Golf Club in San Antonio, TX, Boros was 48 years old LPGA Championship – Sandra Post in her first year as a pro, she was 19 years old and received the “Rookie of the Year” award Both Kathy Whitworth and Carol Mann won 10 tournaments in 1968, dominating the 32 events season 1969 Title U.S.

Open – Orville Moody shot a 1 over par (281) at Champions Golf Club in Houston, TX The Masters – George Archer scoring a 7 under (281) with a birdie on 18 to beat Billy Casper, George Knudson and Tom Weiskopf who all tied for second place PGA Championship – Raymond Floyd he shot an 8 under (276) played at NCR Country Club in Dayton, OH British Open – Tony Jacklin shot a 4 under (280)to beat Bob Charles by 2 strokes, Jacklin was the first British player to win the Open in 19 years LPGA Championship – Betsy Rawls shooting a 1 over (293) at Concord Golf Course in Kiamesha Lake, NY JoAnne Carner as an amateur won the 1969 Burdines Invitational becoming the last non pro to win an LPGA event she was playing for Arizona State University and turned pro in 1970 after her graduation 1960s Pop History

Question: Golf - Which Australian golfer won the 1960 British Open, beating Arnold Palmer into second place ?
Answer: KEL NAGLE