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Article: Byron Nelson's legend lives on in current players.
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- The Dallas Morning News (Dallas, TX)
- Article date:
- September 28, 2006
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Byline: Bill Nichols
DALLAS _ When Byron Nelson retired from competitive golf, he took up ranching. But he never really left the game.
As an ambassador, he made a strong impression on current players, helping bridge a gap of about 75 years.
Nelson forged relationships with handshakes and conversations after watching players in tournaments. He sent hand-written letters of congratulations. He and wife Peggy had players over for dinners at their Roanoke, Texas, ranch.
"He's special because he went out of his way to do the very most he could to help other people," veteran Jim Furyk said. "That's why we should all learn so much from him. ...