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Morgan was born in Haddock, Georgia, where he played baseball in his youth.
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Walter Morgan
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He served 20 years in the United States Army including two tours of duty in Vietnam. He began playing golf at the age of 30 after 10 years in the military. After retiring from the military, Morgan joined the Champions Tour.
He played on the tour from 1991 to 2004, winning three times.
Morgan holds or shares several Champions Tour records. He shares the lowest 18-hole round (60), lowest strokes to par score (11), and the record for the largest lead in a tournament after 18 holes with several other golfers.
Morgan is also the holder of the youngest golfer to shoot his age or better record. He was eventually forced to retire from the game in 2004 for health reasons due to arthritis in his back and shoulders.
He was also the recipient of the 2006 African-American Legend of Golf award.
Senior Professional Golf Association Tour wins (3) Other senior wins.
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