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Eugenio Saraceni
Harrison, New York, United States
Archival Overview
American professional golfer who was the first to win the modern Career Grand Slam, inventor of the modern sand wedge, famed for his 1935 'Shot Heard 'Round the World'.
Biographical Record
Gene Sarazen (1902–1999), born Eugenio Saraceni and known as The Squire, was an American golf icon whose impact on equipment and tournament history is legendary. Sarazen won seven major championships and became the very first golfer to achieve the modern Career Grand Slam (winning the US Open, PGA Championship, Open Championship, and Masters).
Sarazen invented the modern sand wedge in 1931 by soldering lead to the bounce of a niblick. At the 1935 Masters, his 4-wood second shot on the 15th hole for a double-eagle (albatross), dubbed 'the shot heard 'round the world', remains golf's most famous single stroke.
Key Life Milestones
Sand Wedge Invention and Open Championship
Used his revolutionary newly invented sand wedge to dominate the bunkers at Prince's and win the Open Championship.
The Shot Heard 'Round the World
Holed a 235-yard 4-wood for a double eagle on the 15th hole at Augusta National, tying Craig Wood and winning the Masters playoff.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialNaples, Florida, United States