CBS Sports host Jim Nantz introduces Lanny Wadkins as he accepts the honor of being elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame through the 2009 PGA TOUR ballot. Wadkins claimed 21 PGA TOUR victories in his career including the 1977 PGA Championship and 1979 PLAYERS.
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Nominated through the PGA TOUR ballot, Lanny Wadkins claimed 21 PGA TOUR victories in his career including the 1977 PGA Championship and 1979 PLAYERS. Wadkins also competed on eight Ryder Cup teams, captaining the U.S. squad in 1995.
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Jose Maria Olazabal accepts the honor of being elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame through the 2009 International ballot. Olazabal’s resume includes 21 European Tour wins, two Japan Golf Tour victories and six PGA TOUR wins including two Masters Tournaments.
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World Golf Hall of Fame member Charlie Sifford talks of his struggles to be accepted on the PGA TOUR even after winning the 1967 Greater Hartford Open Invitational.
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2009 World Golf Hall of Fame Inductee Lanny Wadkins donates memorabilia acquired thoughout his golfing career. Included in the collection is his MacGregor M-85 driver from the 1985 PGA Championship and his putter from the 1991 Ryder Cup.
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World Golf Hall of Fame member Arnold Palmer pays tribute to the late President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was nominated through the World Golf Hall of Fame’s Lifetime Achievement category. Eisenhower is the first U.S. President elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame.
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Nominated through the International ballot, Spain’s Jose Maria Olazabal collected more than 25 international wins, highlighted by two Masters victories and seven Ryder Cup appearances.
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Unable to attend the 2009 World Golf Hall of Fame ceremony, Christy O’Connor accepts his induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame from his home in Ireland. O'Connor amassed more than 50 titles worldwide and competed on 10 straight Ryder Cup teams, he was inducted through the 2009 Veterans cate...
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Listen to some of comedian and World Golf Hall of Fame member Bob Hope’s quips on 2009 World Golf Hall of Fame inductee President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Gary Player, World Golf Hall of Fame member and one of golf’s greatest ambassadors tells of his life traveling around the world with his family.
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Lanny Wadkins' acceptance speech into the World Golf Hall of Fame
