About
Former professional golfer, who has since become known as the Father of Amateur Golf.
Before Fame
He taught himself the game using borrowed clubs and golf balls found on the course.
Trivia
At the young age of 20, he competed in the 1913 U.S. Open.
Family Life
He was married to Stella Sullivan from 1918 until his death.
Associated With
His legacy lives on through the annual Francis Ouimet Award for Lifelong Contributions to Golf; in 1997, it was given to Arnold Palmer.
