Tom Weiskopf labored in the shadow of Jack Nicklaus for much of his career, but made a name for himself in broadcast booth and as course architect.
not named Jack Nicklaus, died Sunday at age 79. The former Ohio State player and renowned course designer had been dealing with pancreatic cancer since late 2020.
Weiskopf toiled in Nicklaus’ shadow through much of his career, after being dubbed"the next Nicklaus” upon turning pro in 1964. Taller and more volatile than the Golden Bear, Weiskopf famously finished one stroke behind Nicklaus at the 1975 Masters, but got some payback at the Canadian Open later that year, outdueling his nemesis in a one-hole playoff.“Going head-to-head against Nicklaus in a major was like trying to drain the Pacific Ocean with a teacup,” Weiskopf once said.
That may be why he once told The Dispatch he understood how Phil Mickelson felt, always being compared unfavorably to Tiger Woods. Without missing a beat, Weiskopf quipped, “If I knew the way he thought, I would have won this tournament.”
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