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{{short description|American amateur golfer and golf administrator}}
'''Marvin M. "Vinny" Giles III''' (born January 4, 1943) is an [[United States|American]] amateur [[golf]]er. He his best known for winning both the [[U.S. Amateur]] and the [[British Amateur]].
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'''Marvin M. "Vinny" Giles III''' (born January 4, 1943) is an American amateur [[golf]]er. He is best known for winning both the [[U.S. Amateur]] and the [[British Amateur]].


Giles was born in [[Lynchburg, Virginia]]. He graduated from the [[University of Georgia]] in 1966, where he was a three-time All-American on the golf team.<ref>[http://www.georgiadogs.com/pdf6/84158.pdf?ATCLID=613617&SPSID=46778&SPID=3598&DB_OEM_ID=8800 Georgia Bulldogs Media Guide 2007-08]</ref> He also graduated from the [[University of Virginia]] [[University of Virginia School of Law|Law School]] in 1969.<ref>[http://www.senioram.org/2007/news/Quarterfinalists_Glance.html 2007 USGA Senior Amateur] - A Look At The Quarterfinalists</ref>
Giles was born in [[Lynchburg, Virginia]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Elliott |first1=Len |first2=Barbara |last2=Kelly |title=Who's Who in Golf |year=1976 |publisher=Arlington House |location=New Rochelle, New York |isbn=0-87000-225-2 |page=[https://archive.org/details/whoswhoingolf00elli/page/71 71] |url-access=registration |url=https://archive.org/details/whoswhoingolf00elli/page/71 }}</ref> He graduated from the [[University of Georgia]] in 1966, where he was a three-time [[All-American]] on the golf team.<ref>[http://www.georgiadogs.com/pdf6/84158.pdf?ATCLID=613617&SPSID=46778&SPID=3598&DB_OEM_ID=8800 Georgia Bulldogs Media Guide 2007-08]</ref> He also graduated from the [[University of Virginia]] [[University of Virginia School of Law|Law School]] in 1969.<ref>[http://www.senioram.org/2007/news/Quarterfinalists_Glance.html 2007 USGA Senior Amateur] - A Look At The Quarterfinalists</ref>


Giles finished second in the [[U.S. Amateur]] three straight years, 1967 to 1969, before finally winning in 1972. This was in the stroke play era. His victory in the [[British Amateur]] came in 1975. He won numerous other amateur tournaments, including seven Virginia State Amateurs, as well as three Virginia Open titles.
Giles finished second in the [[U.S. Amateur]] three straight years, 1967 to 1969, before finally winning in 1972. This was in the stroke play era. His victory in the [[British Amateur]] came in 1975. He won numerous other amateur tournaments, including seven Virginia State Amateurs, as well as three [[Virginia Open]] titles.


Giles played on four [[Walker Cup]] teams (1969, 1971, 1973, 1975), winning three times, and captained the 1993 team to victory. He also played on three winning [[Eisenhower Trophy]] teams (1968, 1970, 1972) and captained the 1992 team to a runner-up finish.
Giles played on four [[Walker Cup]] teams (1969, 1971, 1973, 1975), winning three times, and captained the 1993 team to victory. He also played on three winning [[Eisenhower Trophy]] teams (1968, 1970, 1972) and captained the 1992 team to a runner-up finish.


Giles played in 11 [[Men's major golf championships|professional majors]], making the cut in three of nine [[Masters Tournament]] appearances and in both [[U.S. Open (golf)|U.S. Open]] appearances. He was low amateur in the [[1968 Masters Tournament]] (tied for 22nd) and in the [[1973 U.S. Open Golf Championship|1973 U.S. Open]] (17th). He was also low amateur in three [[U.S. Senior Open]]s (1993, 1996, 1997)
Giles played in 11 [[Men's major golf championships|professional majors]], making the cut in three of nine [[Masters Tournament]] appearances and in both [[U.S. Open (golf)|U.S. Open]] appearances. He was low amateur in the [[1968 Masters Tournament]] (tied for 22nd) and in the [[1973 U.S. Open (golf)|1973 U.S. Open]] (17th). He was also low amateur in three [[U.S. Senior Open]]s (1993, 1996, 1997)


Giles served on the Executive Committee of the Virginia State Golf Association for over 20 years, and then was first an Associate Director and then a Director of the Southern Golf Association for three years.
Giles served on the Executive Committee of the Virginia State Golf Association for over 20 years, and then was first an Associate Director and then a Director of the Southern Golf Association for three years.


Giles was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 1976<ref>[http://www.virginiasportshalloffame.com/hall/induct_giles.html Virginia Sports Hall of Fame profile]</ref> and the Southern Golf Association Hall of Fame in 1984.<ref>[http://www.sgagolf.com/hallfame/marvingiles.html Southern Golf Association Hall of Fame profile]</ref>
Giles was inducted into the [[Virginia Sports Hall of Fame]] in 1976<ref>[http://www.virginiasportshalloffame.com/hall/induct_giles.html Virginia Sports Hall of Fame profile]</ref> and the Southern Golf Association Hall of Fame in 1984.<ref>[http://www.sgagolf.com/hallfame/marvingiles.html Southern Golf Association Hall of Fame profile]</ref>


Giles is owner and president of a golf management firm which represents such golfers as [[Tom Kite]], [[Davis Love III]], [[Lanny Wadkins]], [[Beth Daniel]], and [[Meg Mallon]]. He lives in [[Richmond, Virginia]].
Giles is owner and president of a golf management firm which represents such golfers as [[Tom Kite]], [[Davis Love III]], [[Lanny Wadkins]], [[Bobby Wadkins]], [[Beth Daniel]], and [[Meg Mallon]]. He lives in [[Richmond, Virginia]].


==Tournament wins==
==Tournament wins==
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*1967 [[Southern Amateur]]
*1967 [[Southern Amateur]]
*1968 Virginia State Amateur
*1968 Virginia State Amateur
*1969 Virginia State Amateur, Virginia Open
*1969 Virginia State Amateur, [[Virginia Open]]
*1971 [[Northeast Amateur]], Virginia State Amateur
*1971 [[Northeast Amateur]], Virginia State Amateur
*1972 [[U.S. Amateur]]
*1972 [[U.S. Amateur]]
*1973 [[Porter Cup]], [[Eastern Amateur]], Virginia Open
*1973 [[Porter Cup]], [[Eastern Amateur]]
*1974 [[Virginia Open]]
*1974 Virginia Open
*1975 [[British Amateur]], [[Southern Amateur]]
*1975 [[British Amateur]], [[Southern Amateur]]
*1987 Virginia State Amateur
*1987 Virginia State Amateur
*1990 [[Crump Cup]]
*1990 [[Crump Cup]]
*1993 [[Virginia Open]]


==Senior amateur wins==
==Senior amateur wins==
*2000 Virginia State Senior Amateur
*2000 Virginia State Senior Amateur
*2002 Society of Seniors Dale Morey, George Coleman Invitational Senior, David A. King Senior Legends Invitational, Senior Hall of Fame
*2002 Society of Seniors [[Dale Morey]], George Coleman Invitational Senior, David A. King Senior Legends Invitational, Senior Hall of Fame
*2007 Crump Cup Senior
*2007 Crump Cup Senior
*2009 [[U.S. Senior Amateur]]
*2009 [[U.S. Senior Amateur]]
*2010 Crump Cup Senior
*2010 Crump Cup Senior
*2000,2001,2005,2008,2009 U.S.S.G.A. Champion

==Results in major championships==
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''Note: Giles never played in [[The Open Championship]] or [[PGA Championship]]''<br>
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"T" indicates a tie for a place.

==U.S. national team appearances==
'''Amateur'''
*[[Walker Cup]]: [[1969 Walker Cup|1969]] (winners), [[1971 Walker Cup|1971]], [[1973 Walker Cup|1973]] (winners), [[1975 Walker Cup|1975]] (winners), [[1993 Walker Cup|1993]] (winners, non-playing captain)
*[[Eisenhower Trophy]]: [[1968 Eisenhower Trophy|1968]] (team winners and individual leader, tie), [[1970 Eisenhower Trophy|1970]] (winners), [[1972 Eisenhower Trophy|1972]] (winners)
*[[Americas Cup (golf)|Americas Cup]]: 1967 (winners)


==References==
==References==
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*[http://www.vsga.org/article.asp?ID=975 Virginia State Golf Association profile]
*[http://www.vsga.org/article.asp?ID=975 Virginia State Golf Association profile]


{{U.S. Amateur champions}}
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Latest revision as of 19:01, 7 September 2024

Vinny Giles
Personal information
Full nameMarvin M. Giles III
Born (1943-01-04) January 4, 1943 (age 81)
Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Sporting nationality United States
Career
CollegeUniversity of Georgia
University of Virginia
StatusAmateur
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentT22: 1968
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. Open17th: 1973
The Open ChampionshipDNP

Marvin M. "Vinny" Giles III (born January 4, 1943) is an American amateur golfer. He is best known for winning both the U.S. Amateur and the British Amateur.

Giles was born in Lynchburg, Virginia.[1] He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1966, where he was a three-time All-American on the golf team.[2] He also graduated from the University of Virginia Law School in 1969.[3]

Giles finished second in the U.S. Amateur three straight years, 1967 to 1969, before finally winning in 1972. This was in the stroke play era. His victory in the British Amateur came in 1975. He won numerous other amateur tournaments, including seven Virginia State Amateurs, as well as three Virginia Open titles.

Giles played on four Walker Cup teams (1969, 1971, 1973, 1975), winning three times, and captained the 1993 team to victory. He also played on three winning Eisenhower Trophy teams (1968, 1970, 1972) and captained the 1992 team to a runner-up finish.

Giles played in 11 professional majors, making the cut in three of nine Masters Tournament appearances and in both U.S. Open appearances. He was low amateur in the 1968 Masters Tournament (tied for 22nd) and in the 1973 U.S. Open (17th). He was also low amateur in three U.S. Senior Opens (1993, 1996, 1997)

Giles served on the Executive Committee of the Virginia State Golf Association for over 20 years, and then was first an Associate Director and then a Director of the Southern Golf Association for three years.

Giles was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 1976[4] and the Southern Golf Association Hall of Fame in 1984.[5]

Giles is owner and president of a golf management firm which represents such golfers as Tom Kite, Davis Love III, Lanny Wadkins, Bobby Wadkins, Beth Daniel, and Meg Mallon. He lives in Richmond, Virginia.

Tournament wins

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Senior amateur wins

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  • 2000 Virginia State Senior Amateur
  • 2002 Society of Seniors Dale Morey, George Coleman Invitational Senior, David A. King Senior Legends Invitational, Senior Hall of Fame
  • 2007 Crump Cup Senior
  • 2009 U.S. Senior Amateur
  • 2010 Crump Cup Senior
  • 2000,2001,2005,2008,2009 U.S.S.G.A. Champion

Results in major championships

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Tournament 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977
Masters Tournament T22LA CUT T38 CUT CUT T34 CUT CUT CUT
U.S. Open T66 17LA

Note: Giles never played in The Open Championship or PGA Championship

  Did not play

LA = Low amateur
CUT = missed the half way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place.

U.S. national team appearances

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Amateur

References

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  1. ^ Elliott, Len; Kelly, Barbara (1976). Who's Who in Golf. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House. p. 71. ISBN 0-87000-225-2.
  2. ^ Georgia Bulldogs Media Guide 2007-08
  3. ^ 2007 USGA Senior Amateur - A Look At The Quarterfinalists
  4. ^ Virginia Sports Hall of Fame profile
  5. ^ Southern Golf Association Hall of Fame profile
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