A Tribute to 1956 Masters Champion Jack Burke, Jr.

1956 Masters champion Jack Burke, Jr., who devoted his life to the game of golf, passed away on January 19th, 2024. One of the sport’s most remarkable legends, he was 100.
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[@tx1iron]

Well done, Jimmy and thank you to the Masters committee for this wonderful tribute. I’m so happy to have known and played Mr Burke’s beloved Champions Golf Club in Houston for 20yrs. Always quick with a moment for anyone and would help all who asked about golf. Always a teacher and he’d let you know physically if you weren’t doing what he was telling you to do! Rest in Peace, Mr. Burke, you have well earned it and the world is a better place because of you.

[@Jim_Harwood]

R.I.P. one of the greats. His golf course will carry his memory for years to come

[@h1e2x3]

RIP Mr.Burke. You were born the same day and month as my beloved dear Wife (29.01) and you passed away the same day and month my great Dad passed away (19.01). I will remember forever a short note from you on my wishning you a happy birthday a few years ago on The Secret in the Dirt platform and your stories shared to Elk and Mike Maves.

[@TG-ue1mr]

RIP Mr. Burke. What a beautiful tribute to a legend

[@jacobartuso4450]

So well put.

[@hUGHJETS1]

Mr Burke You are legend in the world of Golf.. RIP may you hit all the fairways in Heaven. All the Best A Fan Hugh Cal

[@bretts4544]

Fantastic Tribute by Augusta National, and Jimmy Roberts! R.I.P Jack Burke Jr.

[@IntrepidGolfers]

RIP Mr. Jack Burke Jr. You will live on in our hearts and mind, the teachings you delivered will never die. ❤

[@junkyardhawg1154]

Wow, just wow. Great video.

[@dazzanw5067]

Being from a younger generation, seeing this demoralized circus steer itself right off the rails, I will always remember and respect you from the older generations. Especially ones like you Mr. Burke, who valued family and teaching more than celebrity and exploitation. You will be forever remembered! Thank you!

[@stevebaugh9676]

Condolences to Mr. Burke’s family and friends for their loss. Golfers around the world are woven together in the fabric of tradition in the memory of great golfers and individuals like Mr Burke.

[@jcm9273]

RIP Mr. Burke. I used to watch his and Steve Elkington’s KZbin videos together a lot.

[@handmethatchingadera]

I grew up playing golf in south Texas and one of my mentors here was a man named Tommy Burke. He attended the same church as my family and supported my golf game as long as he lived. I miss him and he even looked a little like Jack. I wonder if he was related? I think I heard him mention Jack in our conversation at one point.

[@matts2496]

RIP Jack

[@tyzxcj34]

RIP to the legend.

[@SportsBros26]

Hey masters? Crazy question but could I possibly get tickets for the 2024 masters? I’m a really big fan of yours and it would be the experience of a lifetime to come see the Augusta national and the best golfers in the world and I know it might be hard to get tickets but I had the idea of asking because again it would be a once in a lifetime opportunity to come see the masters and it’s ok if we can’t make this happen but I thought it was worth a try asking. Thanks masters.

[@StarFleet_Tech1701]

RIP Mr Burke

[@katemoo9581]

Rip

[@jejehatesme31]

I don't know who this guy is but i saw that he died on wikepedia so RIP legend