Gene Littler

Gene Littler was an accomplished American professional golfer, known for his smooth swing and consistent play throughout the 1960s and 1970s. He won the U.S. Open in 1961 and was a member of the victorious U.S. Ryder Cup teams in 1961 and 1963. Littler's support and camaraderie with Lee Elder during Elder's historic Masters appearance marked a notable moment in golf history.