Ken Venturi

Ken Venturi, whose full name was Kenneth Paul Venturi, was an American professional golfer and golf broadcaster, born on May 15, 1931. His playing career was shortened by injuries, yet he still won 14 events on the PGA Tour, including one major, the U.S. Open in 1964. After playing he became known as a broadcaster on the sport. Shortly before his death on May 17, 2013, he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, recognising a career that combined tournament success with a long presence in golf media.