Gene Sarazen

Gene Sarazen

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Gene Sarazen was a legendary American golfer, known for his remarkable career in the early 20th century. He was one of the sport's first superstars, winning seven major championships including the Masters in 1935, where he famously made a double eagle on the 15th hole. Sarazen's innovative approach to the game and his contributions to golf equipment design helped shape the future of the sport.

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Gene Sarazen is mentioned as one of the golfers who completed the career grand slam.

Imperious Scottie Scheffler clinches Open Championship to move within one of career grand slam
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-07-20
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McIlroy beat England’s Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff at Augusta National to join Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan and Gary Player as the only players to complete the career Grand Slam in men’s golf.

Rory McIlroy’s putting coach Brad Faxon believes he can go on to win 10 Majors – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-15
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McIlroy joined Gene Sarazen in achieving the Grand Slam feat.

‘I’ve carried that burden for 11 years’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-14
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Gene Sarazen is recognized for winning all four major championships in golf.

McIlroy sigraði eftir bráðabana
Morgunblaðið·IcelandIceland· 2025-04-14
9.0

Gene Sarazen is one of the legendary golfers whose record Rory McIlroy joined by winning the Masters.

A day-by-day account – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-14
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Gene Sarazen is one of the legends of golf's Grand Slam club that Rory McIlroy joined.

Rory McIlroy becomes the first Irish golfer to win the Masters after stunning rollercoaster round – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-14
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Sarazen was an Italian-American golfer who won 38 US PGA Tour events in a distinguished career.

here are the five men who have won the grand slam – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-13
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Gene Sarazen is one of the players who completed the modern career grand slam alongside Rory McIlroy.

‘He’s out of his mind right now’: Rory McIlroy blazes to historic third round lead at the Masters
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-13
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Gene Sarazen is remembered with the Sarazen Bridge at the Masters for his historic albatross.

Jack Nicklaus marks Rory McIlroy’s card for Augusta – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-11
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In 1952, Gene Sarazen took an eight and promptly walked off the course in disgust.

It’s the most beautiful hole at Augusta. And it kills golfers
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-04-09
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