About Hord Hardin
Lived 1912 – 1996 (aged 84). Hord Hardin was an American lawyer and golfer, known for Augusta National Golf Club and United States Golf Association.
Hord Wilson Hardin (January 3, 1912 – August 5, 1996) was the President of the United States Golf Association (USGA) from 1968 to 1969, then Chairman of the Masters Tournament and the Augusta National Golf Club from 1980 to 1991.
Biography Hardin was born in 1912 in St. Louis, Missouri and graduated from Washington University in St. Louis. He served as President of the USGA from 1968 to 1969, then Chairman of the Masters Tournament and the Augusta National Golf Club from 1980 to 1991. He was instrumental in the relocation of the Bellerive Country Club.
He died of a terminal illness in Harbor Springs, Michigan in 1996.
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Who was Hord Hardin?
Lawyer, amateur golfer, golf administrator (1912–1996)
When was Hord Hardin born?
Hord Hardin was born on 3 January 1912 in St. Louis.
When did Hord Hardin die?
Hord Hardin died on 5 August 1996 in Harbor Springs.
What was Hord Hardin's occupation?
Hord Hardin was a lawyer and golfer.
What was Hord Hardin known for?
Hord Hardin was known for Augusta National Golf Club and United States Golf Association.
What nationality was Hord Hardin?
Hord Hardin was American.
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