Joe Cheves (May 23, 1918 – July 31, 2007) was an Americanprofessional golfer and co-founder of theAmerican Golf Association.
Cheveswas born inCheraw, South Carolina and died inMorganton, North Carolina. He served in the Army during World War II receiving the World War II Victory Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Theater Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Philippine Liberation Service Medal, and the APT Service Medal.[1]
Cheves is known for shooting 17 shots under his age when on August 27, 1999 he shot 64 (8-under par) at Mimosa Hills Country Club in Morganton. He first tied his age in 1982 at 64.[2] He served as club professional inBennettsville, South Carolina andWadesboro, North Carolina but spend most of his career at Mimosa Hills Country Club.[3]
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