Gardner Dickinson

Gardner Edward Dickinson, Jr. (September 14, 1927 – April 19, 1998) was an American golfer. He was a student of Ben Hogan's and crafted his swing in the Hogan tradition. In a long PGA Tour career he won 7 times between 1956 and 1971. In his last win, the 1971 Atlanta Classic, he beat Jack Nicklaus in a sudden-death playoff.

During his PGA Tour career, he competed in 12 Masters Championships, his best finish coming in 1973 when he tied for 10th. He played on the 1967 and 1971 Ryder Cup teams and with a 9-1-0 match record, he holds the record for best winning percentage (minimum of 7 matches). In team Ryder Cup play, he never lost a match with partner Arnold Palmer (5-0).

He later taught the game to players such as LPGA great Joanne Carner and his wife, Judy, who is a former player and president of the LPGA Tour.

He was one of the founders of the Senior PGA Tour. He also designed the 36-hole Frenchman's Creek Club in Palm Beach, Florida.

In 2004 he was voted into the Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame. He was born in Dothan, Alabama and died in Tequesta, Florida.

Quote by Gardner Dickinson - They say golf is like life, but don't believe them. Golf is more complicated than that.

PGA Tour wins (7)

*1956 West Palm Beach Open
*1957 Insurance City Open Invitational
*1962 Coral Gables Open Invitational
*1967 Cleveland Open Invitational
*1968 Doral Open Invitational
*1969 Colonial National Invitation
*1971 Atlanta Classic

Other wins

*1965 Haig & Haig Scotch Foursome (with Ruth Jessen)
*1978 Legends of Golf (with Sam Snead)

ee also

*Golfers with most PGA Tour wins