The Resume

(April 1, 1901-June 14, 1988)
Born in White Plains, New York
Nicknamed 'The Gentleman'
Turned professional (1922)
U.S. Open champion (1928)
Member of three U.S. Ryder Cup teams (1927, 1929 and 1931)

Why he might be annoying:

He named one of his three sons after himself.
He shares his name with Glenn Ford's character from the 1946 film 'Gilda.'
He lost to Leo Diegel, 6 & 4 in the 1929 PGA Championship.
He also lost to Walter Hagen in the 1929 British Open by six strokes.
He failed to find any success playing in the Masters Tournament.

Why he might not be annoying:

He recorded a streak of winning eight tournaments in a row (1927).
He was the third and final golfer to dethrone Bobby Jones as a U.S. Open champion.
His family won the 1966 Golf Family of the Year honors.
He taught golf to five U.S. presidents and several entertainment stars such as Bing Crosby and Bob Hope.
He had a role in the development of golf programs for juniors and women and being a supporter for military veterans.

Credit: Neo NX2004

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Born on April Fool's Day [April 1st] (Ranked: 1901)
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [April] (Ranked: 4011901)
• Golfers
• Golf's U.S. Open Champs (Ranked: 1928)
• I Died in 1988 (Ranked: 87)
• Neo NX2004's Profiles [Series 11]
• People who Have Similar Names on Am I Annoying (Ranked: 810)
• Profiles 53001-53250 (Ranked: 53007)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 215 Votes: 60.93% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying