Harry Givan is regarded as one of the best golfers in the history of the Pacific Northwest.
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14 Facts About Harry Givan
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Harry Givan was born in Sequim, Washington on August 26,1911.
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Harry Givan played his first golf tournament in 1923 at Inglewood Golf Club, acing the 12th hole at age 11.
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Harry Givan tried out for football, baseball, basketball, and golf.
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Harry Givan learned to play by watching Bob Johnstone, a professional who won the Northwest Open eight times.
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Harry Givan had an offer to play professional baseball for the San Francisco Seals.
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Harry Givan attended the University of Washington and became captain of the golf team.
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Harry Givan played his first PNGA Amateur at the age of 18 in 1929.
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Harry Givan did not golf much in the early '30s concentrating instead on studying and earning money to get through school.
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Harry Givan graduated from the University of Washington in 1933 with honors in Engineering.
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Harry Givan was a surprise selection to the US 1936 Walker Cup team.
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Harry Givan eventually moved up to manage the company until he retired at the age of 62 to, "make more time for golf".
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Harry Givan remarried Peggy Ratliff, who was by his side at his death.
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