Moe Norman

Moe Norman was born in Kitchener on July 10, 1929. He was one of the best Canadian amateur golfers in the postwar period before turning professional in 1957. Norman won two consecutive Canadian amateur championships in 1955 and 1956.
As an amateur, he would play upwards of thirty events in a summer and usually win more than half. He also qualified as a member of Ontario teams competing for the Willingdon Cup.

When Norman turned professional, he became well-known as one of the most colourful golfers on the CPGA tour. His trademarks in his earlier days included his unconventional dress and also the use of trick shots during tournaments.

He won the Ontario Open, Manitoba Open and other major events, too numerous to mention. His success, style and ability drew raves from top performers on the pro golf circuit.

Norman received much of his early training from Lloyd Tucker, former pro at Kitchener Rockway Golf Club. Among the local tournaments he won was the Oktoberfest pro-am several times.