Jack Patroni (1964) – Briar Hall

56-year-old Jack Patroni, the gray-haired professional at Apawamis, shocked everyone when he came from four-strokes behind Wes Ellis after 54 holes to shoot an even-par 71 as his younger rivals fell back.  Former winner Bob Watson commented afterwards, “This is the best thing ever to happen to golf in our district.”  The championship was held at Briar Hills, now the site of Trump National Westchester.