Mar. 17, 1999
Larry Mize
Mize will forever be connected to one of the greatest shots in major
championship history, a 140-foot pitch-in to win the 1987 Masters in a
playoff. Mize first broke through with a victory at the 1983 Danny
Thomas-Memphis Classic.
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Background
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Turned Pro:
1980
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Birthday:
9/23/1958
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College:
Georgia Tech
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Height:
6'0"
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Birthplace:
Augusta, GA
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Residence:
Columbus, GA
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Exempt Status:
62nd on 1998 money list
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Major Victories
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1987
Masters Tournament
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PGA Tour Victories
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1983:
Danny Thomas-Memphis Classic
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1993:
Northern Telecom Open, Buick Open
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International Victories
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1988:
Casio World Open (Jpn.)
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1989:
Dunlop Phoenix (Jpn.)
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1990:
Dunlop Phoenix (Jpn.)
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1993:
Johnnie Walker World Championship (Jamaica)
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