Gene Sarazen was an American athlete born on February 27, 1902 in Harrison, New York. He excelled in several sports, including golf, football, and tennis. However, he gained worldwide fame as a professional golfer. Sarazen won a total of seven major championships in his career, including three PGA Championships, one U.S. Open, one British Open, and two Masters tournaments. He is also recognized for popularizing the modern sand wedge, which revolutionized the game of golf. In addition to his remarkable playing career, Sarazen contributed as a golf course designer and author. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974 and passed away on May 13, 1999 in Naples, Florida, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of golf.