Bob Goalby was a PGA golfer who won the 1968 Masters after an infamous scorecard error involving Argentinian golfer Roberto De Vicenzo.
- Died: Wednesday, January 19, 2022. (Who else died on January 19?)
- Details of death: Died at the age of 92 in Belleville, Illinois.
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1968 Masters Champion
Bob Goalby was the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year in 1958 and won 11 PGA tournaments. However, he is most remembered for a famous win in the 1968 Masters. Goalby was battling Argentinian golfer Roberto De Vicenzo down the stretch at the Masters when a scorecard error cost De Vicenzo a stroke. Making a birdie 3 on 17, De Vicenzo’s playing partner Tommy Aaron wrote De Vicenzo’s score wrong as a par 4 and De Vicenzo signed the card. The rules state that once signed, the written score counts. De Vicenzo and Goalby would have tied and played a playoff the following day but the error meant that Goalby won by one shot. Regardless, Goalby played well in the final round, with an eagle on number 15 and a score of 66 and he and De Vicenzo remained friendly. Goalby contributed to the formation of the PGA Championship tour for seniors and was a TV analyst. His nephew Jay Haas, and grandnephew Bill Haas both played on the PGA Tour.
Notable Quote
“Winning the Masters, it’s helped me live a good life and lifted me into that upper echelon of golf,” he once said. “… For a guy who came from a small town with not many golf courses at that time, that was something special they can’t take away.” – he told PGA Tour.com
Tributes to Bob Goalby
Full Obituary: USA Today
