In 1913 the American and British press usually listed him and Vardon as the two top golfers in the world. He won Inverness in 1920 against a field of 286 -others included a young Bobby Jones, and Vardon; he drove the ball stuopendous yardage, one source suggested over 300 average; and was an excellent putter, puting his great touch, honed from hours at the billiard table to great use. For 43 years he was the honored by being the first to win 2 of the "majors" (at Toledo and in the U.K). The usual answer is is...Ray didn't win many majors. But his impact on the professional sport was immense. Is this omission an oversight?
2006-08-26 10:42:48 · 4 answers · asked by robert r 5 in Sports ➔ Golf
Check out the movie The greatest game ever played. Ted Ray was not part of the establishment and despite his great ability failed to deliver when the chips were down. His boorish life style did not endure him to the snobs who thought themselves the elites of Golf. Ted Ray was a misfit.
2006-08-30 04:56:43 · answer #1 · answered by Brian M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have not heard of him much before, but from what you've said, he should be in the Hall of Fame. If Sam Snead only won regular tournaments and not majors, he should still be in the Hall of Fame. If Ted Ray won at least one major and was a dominant force on the tour, that should qualify him. I think the judges/voters just forgot about him because it was before their time.
2006-08-27 05:56:07 · answer #2 · answered by C. Menstein 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
golf has a hall of fame
kooky weird but kooky
I just want the points
2006-08-26 10:45:10 · answer #3 · answered by tony r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah
2006-08-26 10:45:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋