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Golf Legend Dave Pelz Dies at 85, Leaves Lasting Legacy

3/27/2025

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Golf has lost a legend with the passing of renowned coach Dave Pelz at 85, succumbing to complications from prostate cancer. Once a NASA scientist, Pelz transformed short-game instruction, mentoring stars like Phil Mickelson and Patrick Reed. His legacy lives on through the Dave Pelz Scoring Game School, his best-selling books, and groundbreaking training aids.

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Golf has lost a legend with the passing of renowned coach Dave Pelz at 85, succumbing to complications from prostate cancer. Once a NASA scientist, Pelz transformed short-game instruction, mentoring stars like Phil Mickelson and Patrick Reed. His legacy lives on through the Dave Pelz Scoring Game School, his best-selling books, and groundbreaking training aids.