This Day in Golf History: May 15

Ken Venturi was born on this date in 1931 in San Francisco. He had a fine amateur record, nearly winning the 1956 Masters as one, but he fell short of the predicted stardom, primarily suffering from a hand ailment. He won a legendary 1964 U.S. Open title, achieved notoriety in the television booth, and ultimately was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame. He died two days after his 82nd birthday in 2013.