American golfing pioneer who invented the sand wedge and was the first player to win all four modern major championships, a showman whose skills and personality shaped the professional game's early identity.
Gene Sarazen was one of golf's original legends, a pioneer who won all four Major championships and invented the sand wedge. His double eagle (or 'shot heard round the world') at Augusta's 15th hole in the 1935 Masters is considered the most famous shot in golf history. Sarazen's contribution to the game, both on and off the course, helped shape modern golf as it is played today.
Double eagle at 1935 Masters, inventing sand wedge
How They Played
Aggressive shot-maker, excellent short game specialist
Lasting Impact
One of golf's greatest players, completed career Grand Slam