John Cook remembers Ken Venturi

John Cook remembers Ken Venturi

Ken Venturi died Friday and an emotional Jim Nantz spoke to John Cook about Venturi's life Saturday from the Byron Nelson Championship. Cook, who growing up was a pupil of Venturi's, spoke candidly and emotionally about his relationship with the

Ken Venturi, a San Francisco native who learned how to play golf at Harding Park, memorably won the 1964 U.S. Open and later built a long and distinguished career as a television analyst, died Friday in Rancho Mirage (Riverside County). He was 82.

Ken Venturi was a 14-year-old with a camera trying to get a picture of Byron Nelson when he first met the golfer who would become a mentor and dear friend.

Legendary golf broadcaster and World Golf Hall of Famer Ken Venturi died on Friday due to an intestinal infection. He was 82.

Ken Venturi, the winner of the 1964 U.S. Open, has died at 82 years old, his son confirms.