Former British Open champion Tom Weiskopf was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2020 and began his first chemotherapy treatment soon after. According to a tweet from his contemporary Tom Watson, Weiskopf died this week.
Weiskopf won the British Open in 1973, which would be his only major title. The star from Massillon, Ohio, finished second four times at the Masters, including 1975, while also adding another runner-up showing at the PGA Championship.
He won 16 times on the PGA Tour, as many times as Jack Burke Jr., Ralph Guldahl and Mark O’Meara, and added two European Tour wins and four PGA Tour Champions victories.
Here are a few shots at Weiskopf, who evolved into one of the game’s most renowned golf course designers, and some of the courses he’s worked on. He has over 40 to his credit.
144th Open Championship – Champion Golfers’ Challenge
Tiger Woods of the United States and Tom Weiskopf of the United States look on during…
Tiger Woods of the United States and Tom Weiskopf of the United States look on during the Champion Golfers’ Challenge ahead of the 144th Open Championship at The Old Course on July 15, 2015 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Tom Weiskopf
Sport, Golf, British Open Championship, Royal Troon, Scotland, 1973, USA’s Tom Weiskopf is pictured on his…
Sport, Golf, British Open Championship, Royal Troon, Scotland, 1973, USA’s Tom Weiskopf is pictured on his way to winning the tournament (Photo by Bob Thomas/Getty Images)
No. 15 at TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course, which was refreshed by Tom Weiskopf and Landscapes Unlimited
No. 15 at TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course, which Tom Weiskopf designed with longtime partner Jay Morrish.…
No. 15 at TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course, which Tom Weiskopf designed with longtime partner Jay Morrish. The course is home to the The Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Tom Weiskopf through the years
Arnold Palmer, left and Tom Weiskopf, right, who have won 74 tour victories between them, take…
Arnold Palmer, left and Tom Weiskopf, right, who have won 74 tour victories between them, take practice putts in preparation for the 60th PGA Championship, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 1978, Oakmont, Pa. Neither golfer has over won the PGA Championship.
The 144th Open Championship-Practice Round
Tiger Woods with Tom Weiskopf in the background, celebrates on the 17th green after holing his…
Tiger Woods with Tom Weiskopf in the background, celebrates on the 17th green after holing his birdie putt during the Champions challenge at the 144th Open Championship at The Old Course at the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. (Photo: Ian Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports)
PGA: Masters Tournament – Final Round
04/13/1975; Augusta, Georgia, USA; From left, Tom Weiskopf, Johnny Miller and Jack Nicklaus at the Augusta…
04/13/1975; Augusta, Georgia, USA; From left, Tom Weiskopf, Johnny Miller and Jack Nicklaus at the Augusta National Golf Course during the 1975 Masters. Mandatory Credit: File Photo -The Augusta Chronicle via USA TODAY NETWORK
PGA: Masters Par-3 Contest – 1977 – Wednesday
04/06/1977; Augusta, Georgia USA; Arnold Palmer and Tom Weiskopf on a green at the Augusta National…
04/06/1977; Augusta, Georgia USA; Arnold Palmer and Tom Weiskopf on a green at the Augusta National Golf Course during the 1977 Masters. Mandatory Credit: Lee Downing -The Augusta Chronicle via USA TODAY NETWORK
PGA: Masters Par-3 Contest – 1977 – Wednesday
04/06/1977; Augusta, Georgia USA; Raymond Floyd and Tom Weiskopf on a green at the Augusta National…
04/06/1977; Augusta, Georgia USA; Raymond Floyd and Tom Weiskopf on a green at the Augusta National Golf Course during the 1977 Masters. Mandatory Credit: Lee Downing -The Augusta Chronicle via USA TODAY NETWORK
PGA: Masters Par-3 Contest – 1977
04/06/1977; Augusta, Georgia USA; Tom Weiskopf with club in hand beside the water at the Augusta…
04/06/1977; Augusta, Georgia USA; Tom Weiskopf with club in hand beside the water at the Augusta National Golf Course during the 1977 Masters. Mandatory Credit: File Photo -The Augusta Chronicle via USA TODAY NETWORK
PGA: Masters Par-3 Contest – 1977 – Wednesday
06/07/1977; Augusta, Georgia USA; Tom Weiskopf putts at the Augusta National Golf Course during the 1977…
06/07/1977; Augusta, Georgia USA; Tom Weiskopf putts at the Augusta National Golf Course during the 1977 Masters. Mandatory Credit: Dudley Woodard -The Augusta Chronicle via USA TODAY NETWORK
PGA: Masters Par-3 Tournament – 1982
04/07/1982; Augusta, Georgia USA; Tom Weiskopf, Jack Nicklaus and another Golfer discuss the next shot at…
04/07/1982; Augusta, Georgia USA; Tom Weiskopf, Jack Nicklaus and another Golfer discuss the next shot at the Augusta National Golf Course during the 1982 Masters. Mandatory Credit: Phillip Powell -The Augusta Chronicle via USA TODAY NETWORK
PGA: Masters Par-3 Tournament – 1982
04/07/1982; Augusta, Georgia USA; Tom Weiskopf chats with spectators during a Practice Round at the Augusta…
04/07/1982; Augusta, Georgia USA; Tom Weiskopf chats with spectators during a Practice Round at the Augusta National Golf Course during the 1982 Masters. Mandatory Credit: Larry Grayam -The Augusta Chronicle via USA TODAY NETWORK
PGA: Masters Par-3 Tournament – 1982
04/07/1982; Augusta, Georgia USA; Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf walk toward a green during the Practice…
04/07/1982; Augusta, Georgia USA; Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf walk toward a green during the Practice Round at the Augusta National Golf Course during the 1982 Masters. Mandatory Credit: Phillip Powell -The Augusta Chronicle via USA TODAY NETWORK
PGA: Masters Par-3 Tournament – 1982
04/07/1982; Augusta, Georgia USA; Tom Weiskopf, Jack Nicklaus and another Golfer discuss the next shot at…
04/07/1982; Augusta, Georgia USA; Tom Weiskopf, Jack Nicklaus and another Golfer discuss the next shot at the Augusta National Golf Course during the 1982 Masters. Mandatory Credit: Phillip Powell -The Augusta Chronicle via USA TODAY NETWORK
PGA: Masters Tournament
04/08/1982; Augusta, Georgia, USA; From left, Tom Weiskopf and Jerry Pate walk to the green at…
04/08/1982; Augusta, Georgia, USA; From left, Tom Weiskopf and Jerry Pate walk to the green at Augusta National Golf Course during the 1982 Masters. Mandatory Credit: File Photo -The Augusta Chronicle via USA TODAY NETWORK
PGA: Masters Tournament
04/08/1982; Augusta, Georgia, USA; From left, Tom Weiskopf and Jerry Pate walk to the green at…
04/08/1982; Augusta, Georgia, USA; From left, Tom Weiskopf and Jerry Pate walk to the green at Augusta National Golf Course during the 1982 Masters. Mandatory Credit: File Photo -The Augusta Chronicle via USA TODAY NETWORK
