Roberto De Vicenzo - RIP

[MClutterbuck]

Very sad news out of Argentina today, with the passing of Roberto De Vicenzo. For those that got to know him, we have lost a friendly, kind, humorous person. For the world of golf, I am convinced we have lost a real ambassador. From very humble origins, golf educated Roberto and gave him a lot, but Roberto contributed to golf like very few. His positive impact on caddies, amateurs and pros in South America is unparalled. Having started to play abroad at a relative old age, Roberto managed to win more than 200 tournaments worldwide, including the Open Championship againts some legendary players. I am sorry to be out of Argentina, this is one funeral I wanted to attend. Rest in peace Roberto.

[Thomas Dai]

Very sad news indeed. RIP.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yC482NXwLFs

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[MClutterbuck]

Forgot: Memorial Tournament honoree and Bob Jones Award recipient. First Senior Open Champion. The R&A will fly their flag at half mast tomorrow.

[Jon Wiggett]

Sad, sad news. 

[David_Tepper]

Roberto DeVicenzo vs. Tony Lema in Greece on Shell's WWOG (1966):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-MBUF_gw_8

Also vs. Sam Snead at Congressional CC (1968)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I5BNpJ-lKE

The match vs. Snead is divided into multiple clips.

The Golf Channel ran a highlight film of RDV's 1967 Open win at Hoylake. You can find a link to it here, although you may not be able to view the video outside of the U.S. 

http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2017/6/1/rip-roberto-de-vicenzo.html

[Carl Rogers]

Do not forget the scorecard error at the 68 Masters, he handled the mistake with dignity.

[Peter Pallotta]

He seems to have figured out how to live life right, and thankfully got to enjoy that life for over 90 years.
Golf Digest has posted a wonderful 2006 profile by the always excellent Jaime Diaz.


   http://www.golfdigest.com/story/roberto-de-vicenzo-the-choice-i-made


Rest in peace, Mr. De Vicenzo.

[Mark_Rowlinson]

Humphry Maud was the first British Ambassador to Argentina after the Falklands War. He struck up a golfing friendship with Vicenzo and they were regular partners. On one occasion Vicenzo played a par-72 course using only a putter. He went round in 72!