Terry Sanderson

Terry Sanderson (born 1945) is an American professional golfer who has had a successful career in the sport since first turning pro in 1966. He has won four PGA Tour events, including one major championship – the 1980 U.S. Open – and five other tournaments on what is now known as the Champions Tour.

Early life and amateur career

Sanderson was born in San Diego, California, but grew up primarily in Oregon where he developed his game at various golf courses around Portland while caddying for local pros during summers off from school. After graduating high school he attended Arizona State University before eventually transferring to Brigham Young University after two years of study there; it wasn’t until then that he began playing competitively on college teams with some success against strong opponents such as Jack Nicklaus’ Ohio State team and future Masters champion Tom Watson’s Stanford squad among others—winning six individual collegiate titles by 1965 when he decided to turn professional after graduation instead of trying out for the Walker Cup Team or pursuing a spot on tour through qualifying schools as most did back then due to lack of sponsor exemptions available compared to today’s standards..

Professional Career & Major Championship Win

Terry turned pro at age 21 winning The Wichita Open soon thereafter which demonstrated early promise despite not making too much noise outside this victory into 1977 when things started clicking more regularly with nine top tens between 1978-1980 along with several other wins throughout Europe leading up towards his greatest accomplishment: Winning US Open over Hale Irwin In 1980 held At Baltusrol Golf Club By 2 Shots For His Only Major Title To Date And Lasting Legacy On Professional Golf Landscape As One Of Its Elite Players Ever Since Then With Many Other Notable Achievements Such As Representing United States In President’s Cup Matches Over Course Of Two Decades Plus Induction Into World Golf Hall Fame Just Recently 2016 Following Retirement From Playing Competitively 2007 Despite Never Quite Reaching Same Heights Again After That Initial Highlighted Moment Back During Reagan Era (1981).

Later Tournaments & Post Professional Life

Though Terry never claimed another major title post US open win 1981 continued having good showings regular tour events plus few international ones here there though none quite matching level achieved already aforementioned nevertheless still managed stay relevant amongst peers maintaining consistent presence leader boards well into mid 90s before finally retiring 2007 following last appearance event itself 2006 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro Am(now called AT&T Pebble Beach ProAm).Since quitting touring lifestyle maintained active role golf industry via course design projects like remodeling existing layouts creating new ones teaching seminars/clinics commentating televised coverage participating charity functions etc all helping raise awareness importance preserving green spaces wherever possible regardless venue size scope nature same message always applies “conserve environment ensure sustainability.”