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Posted March 17, 2015, 2:30 am
BY
John Boyette
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Sports Editor

Today, golf fans celebrate Bobby Jones

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    Bobby Jones
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    An undated photo shows Bobby Jones, the winner of the LTR British Open Trophy, U.S. Amateur Trophy, British Amateur Trophy and U.S. Open Championship Cup.
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    Robert T. 'Bobby' Jones' personal green jacket from Augusta National Golf Club, 1937
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    Arnold Palmer and Bobby Jones are seen at the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in April 1964.
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    Jack Nicklaus and Bobby Jones at the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in April 1966.

 

Most people celebrate March 17 as St. Patrick’s Day, but golf lovers also recognize it for something else.

Bobby Jones was born on this day in 1902.

The greatest amateur golfer of all time was born in Atlanta. By 14, he was a child prodigy and competing on the national stage. When he was 28, he completed a Grand Slam in a single season and retired from the game.

Golf’s loss was Augusta’s good fortune. Looking to build a private club that would serve as a retreat, Jones settled on Augusta and a tract of land off Washington Road.

The rest is history: Jones built Augusta National Golf Club, and soon the Masters Tournament was launched.

Thousands of golf fans flock to Augusta each spring to see the game’s best compete, but you can pay tribute to Jones by visiting his grave in Atlanta. 

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