Ken Still
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Kenneth Allan Still is an American
professional golfer
who has played on both the PGA Tour
and the Senior PGA Tour.
Still was born in Tacoma, Washington
. During his early twenties, he developed a friendship with Los Angeles Dodgers
pitchers Sandy Koufax
and Don Drysdale
. He turned professional in 1953.
Still won three PGA Tour events. In 1969 he won the Florida Citrus Open Invitational in Orlando
in the spring, and the Greater Milwaukee Open in the summer.
Still took part in the 1969 Ryder Cup
matches. While playing a match with Dave Hill
against Brian Huggett
and Bernard Gallacher
, Still and Hill lost a hole after the latter putted out of turn. While upset with what took place, Dave Hill later said "well we won. So let's forget about it." In the final singles encounter Jack Nicklaus
had Tony Jacklin
pick-up a missable putt so the match would end in a 16-16 tie.
Still had two top-10 finishes in major championships
during his career: a 5th place finish at the 1970 U.S. Open
, and a T-6 at The Masters in 1971. After reaching the age of 50 in 1985, he began play on the Senior PGA Tour and continued to play in this venue until the late 1990s. He lives in Fircrest, Washington
.
Still was elected to the Pacific Northwest Section PGA Hall of Fame in 1995. He is married to wife Linda J. Still (née Evans); they have a son Mark H. Evans.
PGA Tour playoff record (1-0)
United States
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professional golfer
Professional golfer
In golf the distinction between amateurs and professionals is rigorously maintained. An amateur who breaches the rules of amateur status may lose his or her amateur status. A golfer who has lost his or her amateur status may not play in amateur competitions until amateur status has been reinstated;...
who has played on both the PGA Tour
PGA Tour
The PGA Tour is the organizer of the main men's professional golf tours in the United States and North America...
and the Senior PGA Tour.
Still was born in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, southwest of Seattle, northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to...
. During his early twenties, he developed a friendship with Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
pitchers Sandy Koufax
Sandy Koufax
Sanford "Sandy" Koufax is a former left-handed baseball pitcher who played his entire 12-year Major League Baseball career for the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers...
and Don Drysdale
Don Drysdale
Donald Scott "Don" Drysdale was a Major League Baseball player and Hall of Fame right-handed pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was one of the dominant starting pitchers of the 1960s, and became a radio and television broadcaster following his playing career...
. He turned professional in 1953.
Still won three PGA Tour events. In 1969 he won the Florida Citrus Open Invitational in Orlando
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
in the spring, and the Greater Milwaukee Open in the summer.
Still took part in the 1969 Ryder Cup
1969 Ryder Cup
The 18th Ryder Cup Matches were held at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England.The competition ended in a draw at 16 to 16 points, when America's Jack Nicklaus conceded a missable putt to Britain's Tony Jacklin at the 18th hole in one of the most famous gestures of sportsmanship in all...
matches. While playing a match with Dave Hill
Dave Hill (golfer)
James David Hill was an American professional golfer. He was the brother of golfer Mike Hill.Hill was born in Jackson, Michigan. He attended the University of Detroit, where he played on the golf team. Hill won 13 times on the PGA Tour, three of which came during his career year of 1969, when he...
against Brian Huggett
Brian Huggett
Brian George Charles Huggett, MBE is a Welsh professional golfer. In 2006 he was inducted into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame....
and Bernard Gallacher
Bernard Gallacher
Bernard Gallacher, OBE is a Scottish professional golfer.Gallacher was born in Bathgate, Scotland. He took up golf at the age of eleven. In 1965 he won the Lothians Golf Assocation Boys Championship. He won the 1967 Scottish Amateur Open Stroke Play Championship and turned professional the same...
, Still and Hill lost a hole after the latter putted out of turn. While upset with what took place, Dave Hill later said "well we won. So let's forget about it." In the final singles encounter Jack Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus
Jack William Nicklaus , nicknamed "The Golden Bear", is an American professional golfer. He won 18 career major championships on the PGA Tour over a span of 25 years and is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional golfers of all time. In addition to his 18 Majors, he was runner-up a...
had Tony Jacklin
Tony Jacklin
Anthony Jacklin CBE is an English golfer, who was the most successful British player of his generation. He was also the most successful European Ryder Cup captain ever.-Early life and education:...
pick-up a missable putt so the match would end in a 16-16 tie.
Still had two top-10 finishes in major championships
Men's major golf championships
The men's major golf championships, commonly known as the Major Championships, and often referred to simply as the majors, are the four most prestigious annual tournaments in professional golf...
during his career: a 5th place finish at the 1970 U.S. Open
U.S. Open (golf)
The United States Open Championship, commonly known as the U.S. Open, is the annual open golf tournament of the United States. It is the second of the four major championships in golf, and is on the official schedule of both the PGA Tour and the European Tour...
, and a T-6 at The Masters in 1971. After reaching the age of 50 in 1985, he began play on the Senior PGA Tour and continued to play in this venue until the late 1990s. He lives in Fircrest, Washington
Fircrest, Washington
Fircrest is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 6,497 at the 2010 census.Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Fircrest ranks 60th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked....
.
Still was elected to the Pacific Northwest Section PGA Hall of Fame in 1995. He is married to wife Linda J. Still (née Evans); they have a son Mark H. Evans.
PGA Tour wins
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning Score | Margin of Victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 9, 1969 | Florida Citrus Open Invitational | 1 stroke |  Miller BarberMiller Barber Miller Barber is an American professional golfer who enjoyed significant success on the PGA Tour in the 1960s and 1970s, and a greater degree of success on the Senior PGA Tour in the 1980s.-Career:... |
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| 2 | Aug 10, 1969 | Greater Milwaukee Open | 2 strokes |  Gary PlayerGary Player Gary Player DMS; OIG is a South African professional golfer. With his nine major championship victories, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of golf. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974. Player has won 165 tournaments on six continents over six... |
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| 3 | Oct 25, 1970 1970 PGA Tour The 1970 PGA Tour season was played from January 8 to December 13. The season consisted of 45 official money events. Billy Casper won the most tournaments, four, and there were six first-time winners. The tournament results and award winners are listed below.... |
Kaiser International Open Invitational | Playoff | Lee Trevino Lee Trevino Lee Buck Trevino is an American professional golfer. He is an icon for Mexican Americans, and is often referred to as "The Merry Mex" and "Supermex". He won six major championships over the course of his career.-Early life:... , Bert YanceyBert Yancey Albert Winsborough Yancey was an American professional golfer, who played on the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour.... |
PGA Tour playoff record (1-0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1970 | Kaiser International Open Invitational | Lee Trevino Lee Trevino Lee Buck Trevino is an American professional golfer. He is an icon for Mexican Americans, and is often referred to as "The Merry Mex" and "Supermex". He won six major championships over the course of his career.-Early life:... , Bert YanceyBert Yancey Albert Winsborough Yancey was an American professional golfer, who played on the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour.... |
Won with birdie on first extra hole |
Other wins
this list may be incomplete- 1964 British Columbia Open
- 1966 Washington OpenWashington OpenThe Washington Open is the Washington state open golf tournament, open to both amateur and professional golfers. It is organized by the Pacific Northwest section of the PGA of America...