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 stupendous 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...Ray didn't win many majors. But his impact on the professional sport was immense. Is this omission an oversight?
2006-08-26 10:47:56 · 2 answers · asked by robert r 5 in Sports ➔ Golf
Because golf is not a sport
2006-08-26 10:53:32 · answer #1 · answered by rsist34 5 · 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 05:54:46 · answer #2 · answered by C. Menstein 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋