About Tommy Aaron
Thomas Dean Aaron (born February 22, 1937) is an American former professional golfer. He was a member of the PGA Tour during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Aaron is best known for winning the 1973 Masters Tournament. He is also known for an error in the 1968 Masters Tournament, when he entered a 4 instead of a 3 on Roberto De Vicenzo's scorecard, which prevented De Vicenzo from competing in a playoff. == Early life == Thomas Dean Aaron was born on February 22, 1937, in Gainesville, Georgia. He began playing golf at age 12. He won two Georgia Amateur titles, two Southeastern Amateur events, and two Georgia Open crowns in his youth. == Amateur career == Aaron attended the University of Florida where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity (Beta Zeta chapter). While he was a Florida student, he played for the Florida Gators men's golf team from 1956 to 1959, was a member of the Gators' 1956 Southeastern Conference (SEC) championship team, and won the individual SEC championship in 1957 and 1958. He lost the U.S. Amateur final to Charles Coe in 1958, was a member of the 1959 Walker Cup team, and won the Western Amateur in 1960.
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