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Tony Lema was an American professional golfer known by the nickname "Champagne Tony." He won the 1964 Open Championship at St Andrews on his first appearance in the event, giving him a major championship title during the peak of his PGA Tour career. Lema died in an airplane crash in July 1966, so his career and public memory are defined both by that victory and by its early end.
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What major championship did Tony Lema win?
Tony Lema won the 1964 Open Championship at St Andrews. It was his only major championship title.
Why was Tony Lema called Champagne Tony?
Tony Lema earned the nickname Champagne Tony because of his lively personality and fondness for celebrating victories with champagne. The nickname became closely associated with his PGA Tour career.
Was the 1964 Open Championship Tony Lema's first appearance in the event?
Yes. Lema won the 1964 Open Championship at St Andrews on his first appearance in the event, making the victory a particularly notable part of his career.
How did Tony Lema die?
Tony Lema died in an airplane crash in 1966. His death came only a short time after his 1964 Open Championship victory and during the peak of his professional career.
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