(Oklahoma Golf Hall of Fame)

Mark Hayes

Former Oklahoma State golf star and 1977 Players Championship winner Mark Hayes died in July at the age of 69.

Hayes had early onset Alzheimer’s Disease.

In the 1977 Players in tough weather conditions at Sawgrass Country Club, Hayes birdied the final hole for an even-par 72 and a two-stroke victory over Mike McCullough. Hayes finished at 9 over.

Known for his Amana bucket hat, the Oak Tree Gang member won three PGA Tour titles, also taking the 1976 Byron Nelson and Pensacola Open. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Golf Hall of Fame last year.