DG_1234
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Like Miller, my home town is San Francisco, so he is a player people around here (who are into golf) do talk about.
Off the top of my head (I did not Google or Wki search Miller's history so please don't fault me for inaccuracy), here are a few things I remember hearing or learning about regarding Miller.
1) grew up in a middle class SF neighborhood.
2) father was a muni player who installed a net in the family garage when Johnny was about 6 or 7 years old.
3) When Johnny was about 9 he, his dad, and Johnny's older brother (I think 12 or 13 years old) were fishing the ocean from the rocks near San Francisco's Ocean Beach. Johnny's older brother fell off rock and drowned.
4) following this family tragedy I believe is when the Miller family converted to the Mormon religion.
5) when Johnny was about 12 his father introduced him to SF Golf Club head pro John Geersten, who was a member of the Mormon church.
6) through his teenage years Miller received instruction from Geersten, had access to SF Golf Club as well as the Olympic Club, and developed into a great player, including winning the 1964 USGA Junior Championship at Eugene Country Club.
7) Miller attended BYU and had an outstanding collegiate career. Following his freshman year at BYU Miller played as an amateur in the 1966 US Open at the Olympic Club, I think finishing around 8th place.
8) Miller turned pro around 1968 or 1969 . He played in an event in Napa, liked the area, so he and his wife Linda decided to live in Napa, raise their family there in various homes at or around Silverado Country Club.
9) Miller had a sensational playing career, winning about 25 events including a US Open and British Open.
10) By his late 30's Miller suffered badly from putting yips and decided to no longer play tournament golf.
11) NBC offered Miller a try at being a color commentator for its broadcasts. Miller was popular and ended up doing that work for about 30 years.
So, the above are some of my "off the top of my head" thoughts about Johnny Miller. Today is apparently his final day working as a broadcaster, and the tv coverage today will celebrate him Please post to this thread any thoughts you have about Johnny Miller.
Off the top of my head (I did not Google or Wki search Miller's history so please don't fault me for inaccuracy), here are a few things I remember hearing or learning about regarding Miller.
1) grew up in a middle class SF neighborhood.
2) father was a muni player who installed a net in the family garage when Johnny was about 6 or 7 years old.
3) When Johnny was about 9 he, his dad, and Johnny's older brother (I think 12 or 13 years old) were fishing the ocean from the rocks near San Francisco's Ocean Beach. Johnny's older brother fell off rock and drowned.
4) following this family tragedy I believe is when the Miller family converted to the Mormon religion.
5) when Johnny was about 12 his father introduced him to SF Golf Club head pro John Geersten, who was a member of the Mormon church.
6) through his teenage years Miller received instruction from Geersten, had access to SF Golf Club as well as the Olympic Club, and developed into a great player, including winning the 1964 USGA Junior Championship at Eugene Country Club.
7) Miller attended BYU and had an outstanding collegiate career. Following his freshman year at BYU Miller played as an amateur in the 1966 US Open at the Olympic Club, I think finishing around 8th place.
8) Miller turned pro around 1968 or 1969 . He played in an event in Napa, liked the area, so he and his wife Linda decided to live in Napa, raise their family there in various homes at or around Silverado Country Club.
9) Miller had a sensational playing career, winning about 25 events including a US Open and British Open.
10) By his late 30's Miller suffered badly from putting yips and decided to no longer play tournament golf.
11) NBC offered Miller a try at being a color commentator for its broadcasts. Miller was popular and ended up doing that work for about 30 years.
So, the above are some of my "off the top of my head" thoughts about Johnny Miller. Today is apparently his final day working as a broadcaster, and the tv coverage today will celebrate him Please post to this thread any thoughts you have about Johnny Miller.
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