Francis Ouimet
1 Major Championship • 90th All-Time
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About Francis Ouimet
Francis Ouimet won 1 major championship during their career.
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Career Highlights
- 1913 U.S. Open — At age 20, defeated British legends Harry Vardon and Ted Ray in an 18-hole playoff, becoming the first amateur to win the U.S. Open
- Two U.S. Amateur Titles — Won the U.S. Amateur in 1914 and again in 1931, 17 years apart
- Walker Cup Legacy — Played on the first eight Walker Cup teams and captained the next four, compiling an impressive 11-1 team record
- 1951 — First non-Briton elected Captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews
- 1955 Bob Jones Award — First-ever recipient of the USGA's highest honor for distinguished sportsmanship
- Six Massachusetts Amateur Titles — Dominated state-level competition throughout his career
Did You Know?
- Father of American Golf: Ouimet's 1913 U.S. Open victory is credited with bringing golf into the American mainstream. Within 10 years, the number of American golfers had tripled and numerous public courses were built.
- 10-Year-Old Caddie: His caddie during the historic 1913 U.S. Open was Eddie Lowery, just 10 years old. Their iconic photo together is one of the most famous images in golf history and served as the USGA's Centennial logo.
- Across the Street Champion: Ouimet grew up in a working-class home directly across from the 17th hole of The Country Club in Brookline, where he would win the U.S. Open. His victory showed golf wasn't just for the wealthy.