About
Terrible Tommy was known for losing his temper on the golf course, but proved instrumental in founding the Champions Tour.
Before Fame
He learned the game by caddying on Rome, Italy's courses while serving in the Army in World War II.
Trivia
He didn't start playing on the PGA Tour until he was 34 years old.
Family Life
He grew up in Haworth, Oklahoma.
Associated With
He gave a young Arnold Palmer advice on throwing golf clubs: always throw them ahead, so you don't waste energy walking to retrieve them.
