California State Amateur Champion (1972), PGA Tour Player: Qualified through Q School to compete on the PGA Tour, Competed on the European, Japanese, South American, and Canadian professional tours, Mountain Gate Country Club, Los Angeles, Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club, Rancho Santa Fe, British Amateur Champion (1921), Head Professional at Riviera Country Club (1936-1964), Winner of six PGA tournaments, Head Professional at Riviera Country Club (1964-1973), Winner of the California State Amateur (1949), Competed in 11 U.S. Opens, 6 PGA Championships, and 2 British Opens, Gained firsthand experience in the daily operations of a prestigious golf club
Learned about both the customer-facing and business aspects of running a golf shop from two of the best professionals in the industry