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One of golf´s greatest players, say the Grupo Mayan pros, was Tommy Bolt. His long and successful career was inspirational to many golfers and entertaining for his many fans.

Bolt, born in 1916, became interested in golf at an early age. He worked as a golf caddie when he was just 13. He was inspired by Al Espinosa, a pro golfer who visited the club where he caddied, and he became determined to become a pro golfer himself.

Bolt did not immediately step into pro golf. According to the Grupo Mayan golf pros bolt joined the United States Army and served during World War II. Upon leaving the army he renewed his interest in golf and continued to hone his golf skills while working construction jobs.

By the age of 32 Bolt was ready to golf full time. He joined the pro tour circuit and became to make a name for himself. He won many titles and in 1958 won the coveted U. S. Open say the Grupo Mayan golf pros. This win was special to Bolt because the tournament was held in his home state of Oklahoma.

After his U. S. Open win in 1958 Bolt continued to play on the professional golf circuit for a few more years and won his final title in 1961. He then worked to create the Senior PGA Tour, now known as the Senior PGA Championship.

Bolt´s popularity played a big role in the creation of the senior league. Television viewers enjoyed watching him play and he brought good ratings to the networks. This, say the Grupo Mayan golf pros, convinced the powers that be to institute the Senior Golf Tour.

Bolt will most likely be remembered for his temper tantrums and on course antics. He was one of golf´s first showmen and brought interest in the sport to an all time high. His temper was so well known and occurred frequently enough that his peers named him Terrible Tommy.

Terrible Tommy lived up to his nickname. According to the Grupo Mayan golf pros he was well known for throwing his golf clubs on the course when he became frustrated with his shooting or with another golfer. He later confessed that his club throwing was sometimes due to the fact that people came expect it from him. Fans tuned in on their TV sets and came to tournaments to see Bolt have a temper tantrum and he performed for them. The Grupo Mayan golf experts say what started as a real outburst of anger became Bolt´s gimmick and fans ate it up : they loved him.

Despite his antics on the golf course Bolt was voted into the Golfing Hall of Fame. He achieved this honor in 2002. Bolt continued to play until he was well into his eighties and also continued to perform for his fans. Terrible Tommy never lost his edge or his talent for showmanship. The Grupo Mayan golf pros report that Bolt sadly passed away in 2008. His long career entertained many golf fans.