R.I.P. Hubert Green

The two-time major winner and 19-time PGA Tour winner passed away from throat cancer. He was 71.

His My Shot with Golf Digest's Guy Yocom is a great summary of his career and memories, including his near-Masters win.

He's best remembered for his U.S. Open win at Southern Hills, played under a death threat. The USGA's highlight film from that win:

When the USGA received word that a death threat had been placed on 54-hole leader Hubert Green, he chose to continue playing. With 1975 champion Lou Graham already in the clubhouse at 1-under 279, Green, with additional security by his side, played even-par golf over his final four holes, including a title-clinching 4-foot putt on the 72nd hole, to clinch a one-stroke victory.

Green's 2007 World Golf Hall of Fame Speech:

Veteran's Inductee Hubert Green from the 2007 World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.