Walter Egan (golfer) facts for kids
 Egan in 1905 |
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Representing the  United States |
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| Gold | 1904 St. Louis | Men's team |
Walter Eugene Egan (born June 2, 1881 – died September 12, 1971) was a talented American golfer. He played golf in the late 1890s and early 1900s. He is best known for winning an Olympic gold medal.
Early Golf Career
Walter Egan started playing golf when he was a teenager. He quickly became very good at the sport. While attending University School in Chicago, he helped his school team win the Preparatory League championship in 1899.
That same year, he impressed many people by finishing second in the Western Amateur golf tournament. He was runner-up again in 1902, this time to his cousin, H. Chandler Egan. However, Walter finally won the Western Amateur in 1903. He beat his cousin Chandler by just one stroke. Walter was also the runner-up in the U.S. Amateur tournament in 1901.
Olympic Gold Medal
Walter Egan competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics held in St. Louis, USA. Golf was one of the sports at these Olympic Games.
He was part of the American golf team. This team worked together to win the gold medal for their country. In the individual golf competition at the Olympics, Walter finished fourth in the first round. However, he was later eliminated in the next stage of the tournament.
