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Foreword by Martha Nause
Book Intro
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About Manuel and John
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Thank you for your interest in learning about golf and one of the game's legendary teachers, Manuel de la Torre. Here are some biographical highlights of Manuel and myself:

Manuel de la Torre. Here are just a few highlights from his 60+ year career in golf:

  • Manuel finished second in the 1942 National Intercollegiate Championship.
  • He graduated from Northwestern University in 1947 with a degree in Business Administration.
  • He finished in 3rd place at the Tucson Open in 1950 and 2nd place at the Lakewood Open in 1951 on the PGA Tour.
  • He was named the Head Golf Professional at Milwaukee Country Club in 1951.
  • He was a five-time Wisconsin State Open Champion.
  • He won the 1973 National Open Seniors Classic.
  • He tied for 1st place in the National PGA Senior Championship in 1978 and lost in a playoff.
  • He was the very first recipient of the National PGA
  • Teacher of the Year Award in 1986.
  • He was inducted into the World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame in 2005.
  • He was inducted into the PGA of America Hall of Fame in 2006.
  • Manuel's notable students have included Carol Mann, Martha Nause, Sheri Steinhauer and Tommy Aaron.


John Hayes
  • Head Golf Pro at Forest Hills C.C. since 1993.
  • Director of Instruction at Bellerive C.C. - 1989 - 1992.
  • Golf Digest magazine named John Hayes as the number one teacher in the state of Missouri for 2003-04.
  • Gateway PGA Senior Section Champion - 2008.
  • Gateway PGA Professional of the Year - 2002.
  • Gateway PGA Junior Golf Leader Award.
  • Two-time Gateway PGA Player of the Year, five-time Assistant Player of the Year and 1982 Missouri Amateur Champion.
  • Runner-up National PGA of America Match Play - 1998.

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