Boros, Julius Nicholas

▪ 1995

      U.S. golfer (b. March 3, 1920, Fairfield, Conn.—d. May 28, 1994, near Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), was a consistent player whose trademark rhythmic and relaxed swing helped him win 18 Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA) titles, including two U.S. Open championships (1952 and 1963), during a career that spanned a quarter century. Boros, who worked as an accountant before turning professional at the age of 30, was largely self-taught. His masterly touch was also instrumental in making him one of the best wedge shot players of all time. Boros was also a member of the 1959, 1963, 1965, and 1967 Ryder Cup teams. He was inducted into the PGA Hall of Fame in 1974 and the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1982, five years after he retired from the professional tour.

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