About Herb Graffis
Lived 1893 – 1989 (aged 95). Herb Graffis was an American journalist and writer.
Herbert Butler Graffis (May 31, 1893 – February 13, 1989) was an American golf writer and administrator. In recognition of his efforts to promote the sport, he was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1977.
Life and career Graffis was born in Logansport, Indiana, on May 31, 1893. He wrote for the Chicago Sun-Times and founded the magazines Chicago Golfer in 1927, Golfdom in 1927, and Golfing in 1933. He collaborated with Tommy Armour on three instructional books and in 1975 he published a history of the PGA of America.
Golf organizations Graffis was also founder of a number of golf organizations: the National Golf Foundation,
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Who was Herb Graffis?
Sportswriter, golf administrator
When was Herb Graffis born?
Herb Graffis was born on 31 May 1893 in Logansport.
When did Herb Graffis die?
Herb Graffis died on 13 February 1989 in Fort Myers.
What was Herb Graffis's occupation?
Herb Graffis was a journalist and writer.
What nationality was Herb Graffis?
Herb Graffis was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herb Graffis. https://biography.guide/herb-graffis/
MLA: "Herb Graffis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herb-graffis/.
Chicago: "Herb Graffis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/herb-graffis/.
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