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Golf Legend John Harris Passes Away at 73

9/19/2025

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John Harris, a notable amateur golfer, passed away on September 17 at 73 after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
He won the U.S. Amateur in 1993 and represented the U.S. on four Walker Cup teams.
A dual-sport athlete at the University of Minnesota, he contributed to the NCAA Championship win in 1974.
After reclaiming his amateur status in 1983, he earned ten "Player of the Year" awards in Minnesota.
Harris returned to professional golf in his 50s, winning the 2006 Commerce Bank Championship, leaving a legacy of humility and mentorship.

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John Harris, a notable amateur golfer, passed away on September 17 at 73 after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
He won the U.S. Amateur in 1993 and represented the U.S. on four Walker Cup teams.
A dual-sport athlete at the University of Minnesota, he contributed to the NCAA Championship win in 1974.
After reclaiming his amateur status in 1983, he earned ten "Player of the Year" awards in Minnesota.
Harris returned to professional golf in his 50s, winning the 2006 Commerce Bank Championship, leaving a legacy of humility and mentorship.