PGA Life Member Gus Andreone Marks 107th Birthday With Tips For PGA Professionals And Reflections Of A Charmed Life
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- Category: Inside Golf
- Published: 2018-10-03
By BOB DENNEY, PGA of America
Gus Andreone, the oldest PGA of America Member, celebrated his 107th birthday in Sarasota, Florida, and wanted to share his two most significant moments — one in the heat of competition and one off the course.
“My greatest memory playing golf was sharing the lead after the opening round of the Pennsylvania State Open,” said Andreone. “It was in the 1950s, at Longue Vue Club in Pittsburgh and it was raining. It rained 36 holes on Monday and they had to change the cups in the afternoon.
“I was up against some of the best pros and amateurs around. I shot a 69, sharing the low round of the day on a soaked course. Considering the conditions, it was the greatest round I’ve had. And, I’ve had shot 66s before. But, that was a day on a course I never forgot.”