Davis Love, Jr.
Davis Love, Jr., was born on September 19, 1935. While at the University of Texas, he captained the golf team to the SWC Championship. He won the Oilbelt Invitational, one of the largest tournaments at the time. Mr. Love's outstanding professional record includes participation in eight U.S. Opens, three PGA Championships, and two British Opens. He also played in two Masters Tournaments - as an amateur in 1955 and as a professional in 1965. He won two Georgia PGA Championships. One of the most well-known teaching professionals in the country, Mr. Love served as Head Golf Professional at the Charlotte County Club, and later at the Atlanta Country Club from 1965 to 1977. He joined the Golf Digest Schools in 1975, writing 35 major articles over the next 13 years. He was featured in two instructional videos, and co-authored How to Feel a Real Golf Swing. He was also a member of the PGA Teaching School staff. Mr. Love died in 1988 in route to another teaching seminar. He was selected posthumously as the recipient of the Harvey Penick Teaching Award in 1999.

Davis Love, Jr., was inducted into the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame in 1991.