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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Golfers Pay Last Respects

Compiled From Wire Services

Golf pro Harvey Penick gave one last lesson Wednesday.

A funeral chapel overflowed with his former students, including Tom Kite and Ben Crenshaw, who halted preparations for the Masters to serve as pallbearers.

Penick, 90, rose from the caddy yard to become one of the nation’s mostrespected club pros.

He began caddying at the Austin Country Club at age 8, was named head pro there in 1923 and continued teaching at the club until his death on Sunday.

He also coached the University of Texas golf team from 1931 to 1963. He taught many PGA and LPGA pros, including Crenshaw, the 1984 Masters champion, and Tom Kite, the 1992 U.S. Open winner, but spent most of his time working with weekend players.

He also co-authored with Bud Shrake the best-selling “Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book.” xxxx