Orville Moody, the 1969 U.S. Open champion, passed away in Texas on Friday. No cause of death was released. Moody later claimed the 1989 U.S. Senior Open making him one of seven players to capture both of those titles. Joining Moody on that exclusive list are Gary Player, Billy Casper, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino and Hale Irwin. Moody was given the nickname "Sarge" because of his U.S. Army career. "We are all going to miss 'Sarge' who was a patriot first and a professional golfer second," said PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem. "He embodied a bit of golf's everyman whom we all could identify with, having risen from his Oklahoma roots as part Native American (Choctaw Indian) and serving his country in a 14-year Army career. "He will always be remembered for winning the 1969 U.S. Open, the last player to win after...
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