Gene Sarazen (/ ˈ s ɑːr ə z ɛ n /; [1] born Eugenio Saraceni, [2] February 27, 1902 – May 13, 1999) was an American professional golfer, one of the world's top players in the 1920s and 1930s, and the winner of seven major championships.

4 days ago · Jones coined the day, “Gene Sarazen Day” and marked the spot on No. 15 fairway where the double-eagle was struck. Forty-three of the 1955 entries tried to duplicate the result, with Fred Haas coming closest — 4 feet, 1 inch from the pin.

Feb 23, 2025 · Gene Sarazen was a prominent American professional golfer of the 1920s and ’30s. His double eagle—i.e., his score of three strokes under par—on the par-five 15th hole in the last round of the 1935 Masters Tournament is one of …

The Official PGA TOUR Profile of Gene Sarazen. PGA TOUR Stats, bio, video, photos, results, and career highlights

Apr 10, 2015 · It may have been the shot heard ’round the world, but only a couple dozen people actually saw the double eagle Gene Sarazen made on the par-5 15th at Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 1935.

Jan 3, 2020 · Gene Sarazen burst onto the golf scene by winning majors in the early 1920s, when he was in his early 20s, the start of a long, fruitful and trailblazing career. He later became one of golf's elder statesmen, living (and playing golf) almost to the age of 100.

1 day ago · Gene Sarazen pulled off an impossible up-and-down there. Those "quiet please" signs the course attendants hold up when players are teeing off can't silence all the echoes of Augusta's storied past.

Gene Sarazen (born Eugenio Saraceni) (February 27, 1902 – May 13, 1999) is one of only five golfers (along with Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tiger Woods) to win all the major championships in his career, the Career Grand Slam: U.S. Open in 1922, 1932, PGA Championship in 1922, 1923, 1933, British Open in 1932, and The Masters in ...

May 13, 1999 · Gene Sarazen is considered one of golf history's legends with over 50 wins including seven Major victories. He is one of the few golfers in history to achieve the career Grand Slam, or a victory at all four Majors.