- Bob Harlow
Bob Harlow (
October 21 ,1899 –November 15 ,1954 ) was an important figure in the development of professionalgolf in theUnited States .Harlow was born in
Newburyport, Massachusetts . He began his working life as a journalist, before becoming manager ofWalter Hagen , then the biggest draw in golf, in 1921. In 1930, he was hired as tournaments manager by thePGA of America and he played a key role in establishing a full timePGA Tour . (The precise date this happened is a matter of interpretation, but money lists are available from 1934 onwards.)Harlow was a born salesman who went from city to city persuading local clubs and businesses to support or create tournaments. He introduced ideas such as a year-round schedule, the tournament volunteer system and the PGA's merchandise show. He kept the show on the road through the
Great Depression . He also managed players such asPaul Runyan ,Horton Smith andEd Dudley . In 1936, he was replaced as tournament manager byFred Corcoran as the PGA felt he had a conflict of interest, acting as agent for certain players while he was running a tour which was expected to treat all its members equally. He went on to found "Golf World " magazine in 1947. In 1988, he was inducted into theWorld Golf Hall of Fame .External links
* [http://www.wgv.com/hof/member.php?member=1057 Profile on the World Golf Hall of Fame's official site]
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