Francis DeSales Ouimet (/ wiːˈmɛt /; May 8, 1893 – September 2, 1967) was an American amateur golfer who is frequently referred to as the "father of amateur golf" in the United States.

Francis Ouimet (born May 8, 1893, Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S.—died September 2, 1967, Newton, Massachusetts) was an American amateur golfer whose success did much to remove the British …

At the 1913 U.S. Open at The Country Club, Francis Ouimet, a 20-year-old former caddie, didn’t just beat British legends Harry Vardon and Ted Ray; he changed the perception of an entire sport.

Jun 18, 2022 · Given the width of separation – 127 years from his birth on May 8, 1893, nearly 107 years from his epic U.S. Open triumph and almost 53 years since he died – few people alive can say they …

Jun 18, 2022 · The stunning victory cemented a place for Francis Ouimet and Eddie Lowery — and The Country Club, host of the 2022 U.S. Open — in golf history.

The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund awards millions in need-based scholarships each year to deserving young men and women who have worked at Massachusetts golf courses.

Francis Ouimet is one of the most celebrated players in golf history. He has been named to every golf Hall of Fame, has a room named after him in the USGA Museum, and is also one of only four golfers …

Jun 13, 2022 · Francis Ouimet paved the path for Bobby Jones, for Gene Sarazen, and the all-time greats that came afterwards – Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, and Jack Nicklaus. Without …

Lowery is best known as the 10-year-old caddie of Francis Ouimet during the 1913 U.S. Open, held at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, which Ouimet won in a playoff over Harry Vardon …

Francis DeSales Ouimet (born May 8, 1893), known affectionately as Francis Ouimet, left an indelible mark on American amateur golf, earning him the title of the “ father of amateur golf ” in the United …