Ben Arda

Golfer

Birthday June 13, 1929

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Philippines

DEATH DATE Dec 20, 2006 (77)

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About

13-time winner on the Golf Circuit. He received the Asian Golf Circuit Order of Merit in 1970.

Before Fame

He did golf course maintenance for 2 years growing up.

Trivia

He became the first Filipino to qualify for the US Open and the British Open.

Family Life

He moved to Japan shortly to compete on the Japan Tour.

Associated With

He had the nickname Tiger before Tiger Woods but it was given to him because he was so short.