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Loren Roberts

An American professional golfer known as 'Boss of the Moss' for his elite putting and eight PGA Tour titles.
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Loren Roberts is an American professional golfer born June 24, 1955 in San Luis Obispo, California. Roberts is known as 'Boss of the Moss' for his elite putting and is widely regarded as one of the best putters of his era. Roberts has won eight PGA Tour titles. Roberts famously lost the 1994 U.S. Open at Oakmont in a playoff to Ernie Els after a three-way playoff also including Colin Montgomerie. Roberts has continued his success on the PGA Tour Champions with over 13 victories including senior majors. Roberts is considered one of the most respected putters in golf history.

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"Boss of the Moss."
"Best putter ever."
"Lost '94 U.S. Open playoff."

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Origin

Loren Edward Roberts was born June 24, 1955 in San Luis Obispo, California. Roberts attended California Polytechnic State University and turned professional in 1975. Roberts developed his game on various developmental tours before establishing himself on the PGA Tour.

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Loren Roberts has won eight PGA Tour titles and over 13 PGA Tour Champions titles including senior majors. Roberts represented the United States in the 1995 Ryder Cup. Roberts is widely regarded as one of the best putters in PGA Tour history, earning the nickname 'Boss of the Moss.'

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"Loren Roberts earned the nickname 'Boss of the Moss' for his elite putting and is widely regarded as one of the best putters in PGA Tour history. Roberts famously lost the 1994 U.S. Open at Oakmont in a playoff to Ernie Els. Roberts has won over 13 PGA Tour Champions titles since turning 50."

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Why is Roberts called Boss of the Moss?

Elite putting ability. Loren Roberts earned the nickname 'Boss of the Moss' for his elite putting throughout his PGA Tour career. The 'moss' refers to the grass on putting greens. Roberts was widely regarded as one of the best putters of his era and one of the best putters in PGA Tour history.

What's the 1994 U.S. Open story?

Lost playoff to Ernie Els. Loren Roberts lost the 1994 U.S. Open at Oakmont in an 18-hole playoff to Ernie Els that also included Colin Montgomerie. Els won the playoff in sudden death after the 18-hole playoff ended in a tie between Els and Roberts. The 1994 U.S. Open was the closest Roberts came to winning a major championship.

How successful was Roberts on the Champions Tour?

Over 13 victories. Loren Roberts has won over 13 PGA Tour Champions titles since turning 50 including multiple senior major championships. Roberts's success on the senior tour matched his putting prowess on the PGA Tour. Roberts is among the most accomplished senior tour players of his era.

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