The Resume

(May 19, 1887-March 29, 1951)
Born in New York City, New York
Nickname: Jerry
Won the U.S. Open (1915)
Four-time U.S. Amateur Champion (1907-08, 1912-13)
Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame (1976)

Why he might be annoying:

He was beaten by Francis Ouimet by a score of 6 and 5 in the 1914 U.S. Amateur Championship.
He had a forgetable career in the professional rankings.
He retired from his professional career at age 28 following his only U.S. Open victory.

Why he might not be annoying:

His golfing career was influenced by future U.S. Open Champion Alex Smith.
He was considered one of the all-time greatest amateur golfers.
He robbed the lead from Jim Barnes in the third round with a 73 and went on the final round to beat Tom McNarma to win the 1915 U.S. Open with a 297 (+1).
He had a memorable rivalry with Walter Travis in his golf career.
He held the record for the most U.S. Amateur Championship victories with four until Bobby Jones surpassed it with five.
He was a teaching professional after his golf career was done.

Credit: Neo NX2004

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Golfers
• Golf's U.S. Open Champs (Ranked: 1915)
• I Died in 1951 (Ranked: 63)
• Neo NX2004's Profiles [Series 10]
• Profiles 51251-51500 (Ranked: 51333)

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying