Lawrence Hogan Mize is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and currently plays on the Champions Tour. He is well known for one career-defining shot – a chip from off the green at the 11th hole at Augusta to win the 1987 Masters Tournament. He turned professional in 1980 and finished in the top 125 on the money list for 20 seasons from 1982 to 2001.
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Lawrence Hogan Mize is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and currently plays on the Champions Tour. He is well known for one career-defining shot – a chip from off the green at the 11th hole at Augusta to win the 1987 Masters Tournament, which was his only major title. Mize was born in Augusta, Georgia, and worked during his teenage years at the Masters Tournament as a scoreboard operator on the 3rd hole.
He turned professional in 1980 and finished in the top 125 on the money list for 20 seasons from 1982 to 2001. He has played in 37 consecutive Masters Tournaments, 32 of which have been since earning a lifetime exemption because of his 1987 win.
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