About Orville Moody
Orville James Moody (December 9, 1933 – August 8, 2008) was an American professional golfer who won numerous tournaments in his career. He won the U.S. Open in 1969, the last champion in the 20th century to win through local and sectional qualifying. == Early life == In 1933, Moody was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He was the youngest of ten children. The son of a golf course superintendent, he began his career at Capitol Hill High School in Oklahoma City, winning the 1952 state high school golf championship. After attempting college for a few weeks at the University of Oklahoma he joined the U.S. Army. He was able to continue playing golf while in uniform, winning the All-Service championship and the Korea Open three times. He spent fourteen years in the Army heading up maintenance supervision and instruction at all Army golf courses. == Professional career == In 1967, Moody gave up his military career in favor of a trial run at the PGA Tour. His nickname on tour was "Sarge" because he rose to the rank of sergeant in the Army.
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