Tommy Bolt, winner of the 1958 U.S. Open, but better known for his legendary temper, died last weekend in his native Oklahoma. He was 92. “Terrible Tommy” won 15 tournaments in his career which was marked by his propensity for throwing and breaking clubs. Bolt suggested his reputation was a bit overblown but acknowledged that sometimes his temper got the best of him. Bolt often told the story about how he was playing the Bing Crosby Pro-Am at Pebble Beach one year when he had 135 yards left to the 16th hole. He turned to his caddie and asked for a 7-iron, and the caddied replied, "It's either a 3-iron or a 3-wood. Those are the only clubs you have left." Bolt also played on two U.S. Ryder Cup teams and for years was co-owner of the tour scoring record, having shot 60 in 1954 at Wethersfield (Conn.) Country Club in the second round of the Insurance City Open.
Hitting range balls while wondering whatever happened to Tom Siekman.
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Tom Siekmann is the wisest man in golf. Humble and quiet with only words of encouragement, advice and knowledge.
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