Tom Weiskopf, major champion and golf course architect, dies

The cause of death is pancreatic cancer

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Tom Weiskopf's golf prowess extended far beyond his 16 victories on the PGA Tour and his lone major at Troon in the British Open.

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Weiskopf had more success creating golf courses.

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Weiskopf, 79, passed away on Saturday at his home in Big Sky, Montana, according to his wife.

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He received a pancreatic cancer diagnosis in December 2020.

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Weiskopf fell in love with the game before he even began to play.

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He attended the 1957 U.S. Open in Inverness with his father.

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He was mesmerized watching Sam Snead make such pure contact.

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