The Gold Dust Twins

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Harold 'Jug' McSpaden, who died in Apr 1996 at the age of 87, was a leading golfer in the 1940s and 1950s, but did not enjoy long-lasting fame. He was closely linked with Byron Nelson, and they were known as the 'Gold Dust Twins.'

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Bigger than life

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Byron Nelson won 52 tournaments during his golfing career and is especially famed for his string of 11 straight victories in 1945. He also had a record 68.33 scoring average in tournament play. His life and career are profiled.

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The American triumvirate

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American golf has been shaped and defined by Sam Snead, Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson, who celebrate their 80th birthdays in 1992. The lives of the three golfers and how they were interrelated are discussed.

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