Billy Casper

[GNG]

Golf lost one of its greatest players with the passing of Billy Casper.

 

[R.J. MacReady]

Just a part of what Jack Nicklaus posted on his face book page. You can tell Jack was writing from deep down feelings on this one.


“Billy Casper was one of the greatest family men—be it inside the game of golf or out—I have had the fortunate blessing to meet. He had such a wonderful balance to his life. Golf was never the most important thing in Billy’s life—family was. There was always much more to Billy Casper than golf.

But as a golfer, Billy was a fantastic player, and I don’t think he gets enough credit for being one. I have said many times that during my career, when I looked up at a leaderboard, I wasn’t just looking to see where a Palmer or a Player or a Trevino was. I was also checking to see where Billy Casper was. Billy had tremendous confidence. He just believed in himself. You knew when you played against Billy Casper, Billy would not beat himself. You want to talk about someone who could perform under pressure, if you wanted someone to get up and-down for you, Billy Casper was your man. I think it is fair to say that Billy was probably under-rated by those who didn’t play against him. Those who did compete against him, knew how special he was"

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Sad to hear this. Love seeing what his contemps thought of him, a great guy on and off the course.

I still keep a classic Casper Super Power wedge in my bag.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Truly...one of the few guys to win majors when the Big 3 ruled the PGA Tour.

 

[RaiderZar]

I was pretty young when he was giving Jack fits. Just kept thinking why is there golfer named after a ghost.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

I was pretty young when he was giving Jack fits. Just kept thinking why is there golfer named after a ghost.

LOL...Me as well...he, Player a little bit, and later Watson really gave Jack the comp as Arnie was on the decline.

 

[SJ76]

This guy could flat out roll the pill. Ryder cup stud too

 

[Montalban]

LOL...Me as well...he, Player a little bit, and later Watson really gave Jack the comp as Arnie was on the decline.

Don't forget about Trevino

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Don't forget about Trevino

Yep...Lee had some challenges at Augusta, but yes...he gave Jack some trouble.