Hall of Famer Tommy Bolt Dies at 92
September 7, 2008 by Sandy Mitchell
Thomas Henry “Tommy” Bolt, a 2002 World Golf Hall of Fame inductee, passed away at his home in Batesville, Akansas on Saturday, August 30. He was 92. Bolt is best known for his 1958 US Open win and his explosive on-the-course temper. He was frequently known to throw clubs and use abusive language.
There was no denying that he could play golf, however. Bolt had one of the best swings of his era and ranked up 15 PGA Tour wins, despite not joining the Tour until he was in his 30s. Think what he could have accomplished in the game had war not occupied him during his younger years.
After the PGA Tour, he played on the Senior Tour for several years and won three tournaments.