He’s a name that stands tall in the world of professional golf—winner of 13 PGA Tour events and a key player on both the 1983 and 1985 Ryder Cup teams. Before he became a household name on the tour, he was already making waves as an All-American during all four years of his college career at the University of Southern California. It’s clear that greatness was in the cards early on, especially since his father began teaching him the game when he was just four years old. That early start laid the foundation for what would become a remarkable journey—one where dedication, talent, and the name synonymous with excellence came together. And even today, when people talk about legends who shaped modern golf, his name still comes up in conversation more often than not.
He’s always been seen as one of the good guys in golf, you know, the kind of player fans could really root for. But honestly, that image took a bit of a hit after the DUI arrest. I mean, it didn’t completely ruin his reputation, but it definitely left a mark. People still respect him, sure, but there’s no denying that the incident shook up how some view him. After all, he’s been such a positive figure in the sport for so long, so moments like this stand out more. It’s just one of those things that, as much as we’d like to forget, reminds us that even the good guys in golf can make mistakes.