Date of Birth: May 15, 1931
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Date of Death: May 17, 2013
Biography
Ken Venturi was an American professional golfer and later a celebrated golf broadcaster. Born in San Francisco, California, Venturi was introduced to golf at a young age and quickly displayed a talent for the sport. His career was marked by early promise, significant achievements, and a dramatic comeback. Venturi gained national attention as an amateur, nearly winning the Masters Tournament in 1956 before turning professional later that year. He enjoyed a successful career on the PGA Tour, securing 14 tournament victories, including his standout win at the 1964 U.S. Open under extreme conditions. After retiring from competitive golf due to injuries, Venturi transitioned to broadcasting, becoming a beloved and respected voice in the world of golf commentary for CBS Sports. His contributions to the sport were recognized with his induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2013, the year of his passing.
5 Interesting Facts about Ken Venturi
1. Ken Venturi won the 1964 U.S. Open despite suffering from severe dehydration and heat exhaustion during the final rounds.
2. He was named PGA Player of the Year in 1964.
3. Venturi worked as a golf broadcaster for CBS Sports for 35 years, from 1967 to 2002.
4. He overcame a severe stutter as a child, which made his later success as a broadcaster particularly notable.
5. Venturi was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2013, shortly before his death.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ken Venturi
1. “Victory is everything. You can spend the money, but the memories last forever.”
2. “The greatest gift in golf is to play it.”
3. “Golf is played with the arms and legs, but won with the heart and mind.”
4. “I don’t believe you have to be better than everybody else. I believe you have to be better than you ever thought you could be.”
5. “The greatest thing about tomorrow is, I will be better than I am today.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Ken Venturi’s net worth was estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Ken Venturi had two children: a son, Matthew Venturi, and a daughter, Stephanie Venturi.
Relevant Links
1. [Ken Venturi – World Golf Hall of Fame](https://www.worldgolfhalloffame.org/ken-venturi/
2. [Ken Venturi – PGA Tour Profile](https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.02387.ken-venturi.html
