Chick Evans

Chick Evans was an American amateur golfer. He was born on July 18, 1890, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and died on November 6, 1979, in Chicago, Illinois. Evans is best known for winning the U.S. Open and the U.S. Amateur in 1916, becoming the first golfer to achieve this feat.

Chick Evans had several notable accomplishments in golf. In addition to winning the U.S. Open and the U.S. Amateur in 1916, he also won the Western Open in 1910 and 1917. He was a key figure in the development of the Evans Scholars Foundation, which provides full tuition and housing scholarships to accomplished caddies. Evans is also credited with popularizing the "reverse overlap" grip in golf, which is still widely used by professionals today.

Chick Evans first started playing golf at the age of eight. He was introduced to the game by his father, a pharmacist who had a drugstore near a golf course. Evans quickly developed a passion for the sport and began playing competitively in his teenage years.

Chick Evans became involved with the Evans Scholars Foundation as a way to give back to the game of golf and provide opportunities for young caddies. In 1930, he established the Western Golf Association's Evans Scholars Foundation, which has since provided scholarships to more than 11,000 caddies. The idea for the foundation came from Evans' own experience as a caddie and his desire to help others pursue a higher education.

Chick Evans left a lasting legacy in the world of golf. His accomplishments on the course, including winning the U.S. Open and the U.S. Amateur in the same year, solidified his place as one of the game's greats. However, his impact off the course may be even greater. The Evans Scholars Foundation, which he established, has had a profound impact on the lives of countless young caddies, providing them with the opportunity to pursue a college education. Evans' contributions to the game and his philanthropic efforts have earned him a place in the World Golf Hall of Fame.