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Title: Calvin Peete dead
Post by: ChicosBailBonds on April 30, 2015, 12:50:21 AM
One of my favorites growing up.  Amazing to see a guy that didn't pick up a club until his 20's get so good so fast.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/sports/calvin-peete-71-a-pioneer-on-the-pga-tour-is-dead.html

Title: Re: Calvin Peete dead
Post by: Anti-Dentite on April 30, 2015, 04:29:11 AM
Me too, won the Greater Milwaukee Open (GMO) more than once if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: Calvin Peete dead
Post by: GGGG on April 30, 2015, 08:37:37 AM
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on April 30, 2015, 12:50:21 AM
One of my favorites growing up.  Amazing to see a guy that didn't pick up a club until his 20's get so good so fast.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/sports/calvin-peete-71-a-pioneer-on-the-pga-tour-is-dead.html





Man,  I knew he was a rags to riches guy, but that story is f*ckin incredible.
Title: Re: Calvin Peete dead
Post by: NYWarrior on April 30, 2015, 09:54:41 PM
Joe Posnanski's tribute is worth a read (as is everything he writes) http://www.golfchannel.com/news/joe-posnanski/peete-worked-achieve-miracle-career/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/news/joe-posnanski/peete-worked-achieve-miracle-career/)
Title: Re: Calvin Peete dead
Post by: ChicosBailBonds on April 30, 2015, 10:25:03 PM
Great article.  Thank you for sharing
Title: Re: Calvin Peete dead
Post by: ShootinOutWallsofHeartach on May 01, 2015, 01:20:24 AM
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on April 30, 2015, 12:50:21 AM
One of my favorites growing up.  Amazing to see a guy that didn't pick up a club until his 20's get so good so fast.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/sports/calvin-peete-71-a-pioneer-on-the-pga-tour-is-dead.html



Even when his career was wrapping up, the man had ridiculous accuracy. When the old Western Open moved from Butler Natl to CogHill, Cal played in one of the first events there, on an exemption. I can't remember whom he was paired with, but on the 13th Tee, I heard Mr Peete's caddie point out that "just left" of so-and-so's ball is ideal. I'll be GD if Cal didn't hit his drive 5feet to the left of his playing partner's ball, and (for those times, and his advanced age) a "long" 280yd out as well!!!
Title: Re: Calvin Peete dead
Post by: keefe on May 01, 2015, 01:35:32 AM
His cousin was SC QB Rodney Peete
Title: Re: Calvin Peete dead
Post by: PuertoRicanNightmare on May 01, 2015, 02:18:37 PM
He was definitely one of my favorites.