1937 - Born on the 22nd of February in Gainesville, Georgia.
1949 - He began playing golf at age 12.
1973 - He became a Professional Golfer.
1950 - He won two Georgia State Amateur titles, two Southeastern Amateur events and two Georgia Open
crowns.
1959 - He attended the University of Florida.
- He was was a member of the United States Walker Cup team.
1960 - He won the Western Amateur.
1969 - His first professional victory came at the Canadian Open. - He played for the U.S. in the Ryder Cup. 1972 - He gained his first PGA Tour victory at the Atlanta Classic. - He won the Trophee Lancome in France. 1973- He won The Masters Tournament which was his one major championship. 1980- He played on the Senior Professional Golfers Association. 1992- He completed his career tally of five professional tournament victories.
2000- He made the cut at The Masters at the age of 63, breaking a record previously held by Gary Player.