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That become a fact this past October, when the late Henry Picard, who served as head professional at HERSHEY Country Club from 1934 to 1941, was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, Florida. Picard was succeeded by the legendary Ben Hogan, who remained in the job until 1951.
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"Henry Picard was one of the country's brightest stars in the decade leading up to World War II, where his victory total compares favorably to the likes of Sam Snead during that span," Finchem continued. "His name is inexorably linked—both personally and professionally—to some of the game's greatest players, including Snead, Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson, the latter of whom he out-dueled in a playoff to win the 1939 PGA Championship."
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Selected in the Veteran's category, Henry Picard captured 26 PGA Tour victories, including the 1938 Masters Tournament and the 1939 PGA Championship. He ... participated on two U.S. Ryder Cup teams. Twenty of his 26 victories came between 1935 and 1939, including six wins in 1939, when he led the PGA Tour in earnings. Among Picard's contemporaries was Hogan, at the time an aspiring young pro, whom Picard encouraged and supported unconditionally. Hogan later dedicated his first instructional book, "Ben Hogan's Power Golf," to Picard. He was also instrumental in encouraging Snead to join the professional tour.
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In 1940, Henry Picard, who had just completed his sixth year as head pro at Hershey's West Course, moved to Oklahoma because of health reasons. Picard, who was the PGA Tour's leading money winner in 1939 with earnings of $10,303, recommended an up-and-coming pro named Ben Hogan for the job.
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Picard, the Veteran's category selection, will be introduced by Hall of Fame Member Beth Daniel. Picard, a highly respected teacher, worked with Daniel on her game at the Country Club of Charleston, where they were both members.
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With a one shot lead at the start of the final round, Picard began the round with back-to-back birdies, then took command at the par 4 5th hole when he ripped a bold 2-iron approach to within tap-in range for birdie. He wound up winning by two shots over Ralph Guldahl and ‘Lighthorse’ Harry Cooper.
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