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Fred Couples became the oldest person ever to make the cut at the Masters Tournament, doing so in 2023 at the age of 63 years, six months, and five days.
Fred Couples, born in 1959 in Seattle, Washington, is an acclaimed American professional golfer and prominent golf course architect. Celebrated for his effortless swing and nickname 'Boom Boom'—honoring his long, accurate drives—Couples turned pro in 1980 and claimed dozens of tournament victories, including the prestigious Masters Tournament in 1992 and two Senior Majors. As a former world number one, his playing career included Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup participation, as well as induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2013. Extending his legacy off the course, Couples co-founded Couples Bates Golf Design with Gene Bates in 1991, contributing his strategic insight and passion for playability to over 20 golf courses worldwide, such as Kelly Plantation, Carolina National, Heron Ridge, and The Rise in British Columbia. Couples remains dedicated to applying his personal design ethos and firsthand knowledge to each signature course, enriching the landscape of modern golf.
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