Bob Rosburg
1 Major Championship • 90th All-Time
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Wins
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2nd Place
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First Win Age
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Last Win Age
Major Championship Wins
Career Highlights
- 1959 PGA Championship — Won his only major championship during his career year
- 1959 Season — Finished 7th on money list, named to Ryder Cup team, and finished 2nd at U.S. Open
- 1958 — Won Vardon Trophy for lowest scoring average (70.11) on PGA Tour
- 1946 — Member of Stanford University's national championship golf team
- 1975-2000s — Pioneered on-course television reporting for ABC Sports, becoming the first broadcaster to work entirely from the fairways and inside the ropes
- Career — Six PGA Tour victories and over 30 years as television analyst
Did You Know?
- Television Pioneer: "Rossie" revolutionized golf broadcasting by being the first reporter to provide commentary from inside the ropes, giving viewers a player's perspective — his work with ABC Sports spanned three decades and changed how golf is covered on TV
- Natural Talent: Despite being described as "decidedly unorthodox" and practicing "very little," Rosburg was a fabulous putter and short-game golfer, relying on natural touch and feel rather than extensive practice
- Multi-Sport Athlete: At Stanford, Rosburg excelled in both golf and baseball, showcasing his all-around athletic ability before focusing exclusively on professional golf