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Golf Legend John Harris Dies at 73 After Leukemia Battle

9/19/2025

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John Harris, a renowned amateur golfer, passed away at 73 after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
He won the U.S. Amateur in 1993 at Champions Golf Club, the last mid-amateur to do so.
Harris secured four Minnesota Amateurs and ten Player of the Year awards during his career.
He represented the U.S. on four Walker Cup teams, contributing to victories in 1993 and 1997.
Inducted into the Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame in 1998, he was also a mentor to younger players.

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John Harris, a renowned amateur golfer, passed away at 73 after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
He won the U.S. Amateur in 1993 at Champions Golf Club, the last mid-amateur to do so.
Harris secured four Minnesota Amateurs and ten Player of the Year awards during his career.
He represented the U.S. on four Walker Cup teams, contributing to victories in 1993 and 1997.
Inducted into the Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame in 1998, he was also a mentor to younger players.