Leo Beckmann
Leo Beckmann was born in Savannah, Ga., on July 11, 1918. He began his professional career at age 17 when he took an assistant professional position at the Bacon Park Golf Course. He became the Head Golf Professional at the Mary Calder Course in 1945. In 1949, Mr. Beckmann became the Head Golf Professional at Peachtree Golf Club in Atlanta. In 1953, he returned to the Mary Calder Course, where he remained for the next 31 years. Mr. Beckmann is a Half Century Member of the PGA. He served as president of the Southeastern PGA from 1952 to 1953. He was named Georgia PGA Professional of the Year in 1974. He has been a member of the Ryder Cup Committee on four occasions and accompanied the team to England in 1961, 1965, and 1969. Mr. Beckmann has served as the tournament announcer on the 9th and 18th greens of the Masters Tournament for 34 years.

Mr. Beckmann was inducted into the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame on January 9, 1993.