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Jack Burke Jr. is a legend in the game of golf. Burke won 16 PGA tour events between 1950 and 1963. He won two major titles, the Masters and PGA Championship, both in 1956. He was on five successive American Ryder Cup teams and won 7 of his 8 career matches. In 1957, Burke and Jimmy Demaret founded Champions Golf Club in Houston.

Jackie passed away on January 19, 2024 just 10 days shy of his 101st birthday. This interview was recorded back on December 1, 2021 when he was 98 years old. This was one of the last interviews that he appeared in. The audio is mostly unedited to capture Burke's authenticity and memories over a life well lived.

Topics covered:

Winning the 1956 Masters

Philosophy when playing match play in the Ryder Cup

Transitioning ownership of Champions Golf Club to his son and grandson

Putting with a blade putter

4 T's: Tension, Timing, Tempo and Trust

Walking vs riding in a cart

Life lessons golf can teach you

Be sure to listen to the end when Jackie discusses winning the Masters and what he specifically told his caddie.

Thank you to Dean Burke and Champions Golf Club for hosting us.

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Contact: chris@gritmenclub.com