This Day in Golf History: May 24

On this day in 1910, Jimmy Demaret was born in Houston. Often described as colorful and Jaunty Jimmy, Demaret had an outgoing personality and elegant wardrobe that was admired by fans and peers. He won the Masters three times and later in life ran Champions Golf Club with Jack Burke, Jr., in Houston. Demaret notably appeared in an “I Love Lucy” episode in the 1950s, and did a great deal of commentary on TV golf, especially the Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf series. Two UK stars of yesteryear died on this date, May 24. Old Tom Morris, four-time Open champion and iconic St. Andrews figure, died in 1908 at age 86. And Englishman Jim Barnes died in 1966 at 80. He won four majors, including the first PGA in 1916, and like Morris is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.