Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Professional Golfer
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| gptkbp:age |
87 (as of 2023)
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| gptkbp:birthDate |
March 14, 1936
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| gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Wellington,_New_Zealand
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| gptkbp:charityWork |
Various golf-related charities
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| gptkbp:children |
Not publicly disclosed
|
| gptkbp:coachingCareer |
1954-1980
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| gptkbp:deathDate |
Not Applicable
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| gptkbp:famousFor |
His smooth putting stroke
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| gptkbp:famousQuote |
"Golf is a game of confidence."
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| gptkbp:famousRival |
gptkb:Gary_Player
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| gptkbp:golfingEvents |
Various local and national awards
Focus on short game Inducted in 2008 Mentor to younger golfers Custom left-handed clubs Multiple top-10 finishes in major tournaments Participated in numerous charity tournaments Respected figure in the golfing community Self-taught golfer Classic_swing_mechanics Holds_several_records_in_New_Zealand_golf. Part_of_New_Zealand's_golfing_heritage Several_courses_in_New_Zealand |
| gptkbp:hobbies |
Fishing
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Bob Charles
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| gptkbp:influence |
Inspiration for left-handed golfers
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
For many amateur golfers
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Pioneer_for_left-handed_golfers
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| gptkbp:majorRivers |
1
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| gptkbp:mediaAppearances |
Golf commentary and analysis
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| gptkbp:membership |
Unique left-handed grip
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| gptkbp:nickname |
The Black Knight
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| gptkbp:notableEvent |
First left-handed golfer to win a major championship
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| gptkbp:playingStyle |
Left-handed
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| gptkbp:profession |
Over $1 million
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| gptkbp:recordings |
First left-handed golfer to win the Open Championship
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| gptkbp:relatedEvent |
1970 Open Championship
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| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:New_Zealand
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
Various golf brands
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| gptkbp:spouse |
Not publicly disclosed
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| gptkbp:team |
New_Zealand_national_golf_team
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| gptkbp:turnsPro |
1954
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| gptkbp:youth_tournaments |
3
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