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Bob Rosburg

An American professional golfer known for his 1959 PGA Championship victory and long broadcasting career with ABC Sports.
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Bob Rosburg was an American professional golfer born October 21, 1926 in San Francisco, California (died May 14, 2009). Rosburg is known for his 1959 PGA Championship victory and long broadcasting career. Rosburg won the 1959 PGA Championship at Minneapolis Golf Club defeating Doug Sanders and Jerry Barber by one stroke. Rosburg has won six PGA Tour titles. Rosburg had a long career as an on-course reporter for ABC Sports golf broadcasts. Rosburg attended Stanford University.

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Origin

Robert Reginald Rosburg was born October 21, 1926 in San Francisco, California. Rosburg attended Stanford University and turned professional in 1953.

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Bob Rosburg has won six PGA Tour titles including one major championship (1959 PGA Championship). Rosburg had a long career as an on-course reporter for ABC Sports golf broadcasts.

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"Bob Rosburg won the 1959 PGA Championship at Minneapolis Golf Club defeating Doug Sanders and Jerry Barber by one stroke. Rosburg has won six PGA Tour titles. Rosburg had a long career as an on-course reporter for ABC Sports golf broadcasts."

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When did Rosburg win the PGA?

1959 at Minneapolis. Bob Rosburg won the 1959 PGA Championship at Minneapolis Golf Club defeating Doug Sanders and Jerry Barber by one stroke. The PGA Championship was Rosburg's only major championship victory.

Was Rosburg a broadcaster?

Yes for ABC Sports. Bob Rosburg had a long career as an on-course reporter for ABC Sports golf broadcasts. Rosburg's distinctive voice and golf expertise made him one of the most recognizable golf broadcasters for decades.

Where did Rosburg attend college?

Stanford University. Bob Rosburg attended Stanford University and played both golf and basketball.

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