Ocean State Golf

“Who is your favorite golfer of all time?” I ask my Dad.

“Francis Ouimet,” he says with a big smile.

“I mean of your generation?”

“That’s a tough question,” he says.  “Nicklaus, that’s kind of boring. Same with Woods.  I am sticking with Ouimet.  He grew up across the street form the The Country Club in Brookline.  Worked as a caddie.  His dad didn’t even want him to play golf and then he went on to win the US Open in 1913 as a teenager.  He beat the best professionals of the day in a Monday playoff.  Ouimet was a beast and his dad showed up to give him a hug when it was all over.  I am sticking with Ouimet.”

“Dad that’s not an answer, I still want an answer. This generation,” I demand.

“I’ll get back to you,” says dad.

Any one else got an answer?

Eddei Lowery and Francis Ouimet, 1913 US Open