Renowned for having one of the greatest swings in golf history, Gene “The Machine” Littler was a legend in both the amateur and professional sides of the game. He won the US Amateur in 1953 and claimed his only major victory, the US Open, in 1961, where he finished two strokes ahead of a young up-and-comer named Jack Nicklaus. He also represented the US at the Ryder Cup on seven occasions and never ended up on the losing side. Another winning side is golf-themed outfit In The Hole!, who get a unique hit with his passing.
Gene Littler
July 21, 1930 – February 15, 2019
Died aged 88 (unique hit)