Biography of Moe Norman -

Moe Norman (July 10, 1929 - September 4, 2004) was
a Canada|Canadian professional golfer.

Achievements:

* 13 career Canadian Tour victories
* 7 Canadian Senior Championships
* 33 course records
* 2x played in The Masters Tournament|The Masters

Born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, he played
briefly in the PGA Tour but due to shyness and a
preference to stay in Canada, he stayed in Ontario
rather than travel. He was regarded by other pro
golfers, such as American Lee Trevino, as a golf
genius. 

His play, along with his way of dressing, were
both described as unconventional. He devised what
is known as "The Norman Swing" -- very short
backswing and very short follow-through which
produced an amazingly accurate ball placement.
Norman played extremely fast, sometimes never
slowing to line up his putts. He was inducted into
the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame in 1995. He never
took a golfing lesson.

Norman died in a Kitchener hospital from
congestive heart failure. He had suffered from
congestive heart failure since having heart bypass
surgery six years earlier. He also had a heart
attack two years before his death. 

Norman's skills as a ball striker are legendary.
Sam Snead, himself a great golfer, once described
Norman as the greatest striker of the ball.

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Biography of Moe Norman -