John Montague (golfer)

Under the name LaVerne Moore, which was his original birth name, he was charged with armed robbery and assault over a 1930 case in upper New York State.

[2] Montague's life was covered in mystery and numerous stories about his extraordinary golf skills and physical strength.

[3][4] After leaving the jail, he could not regain his previous golf shape, due to gained weight and lack of practice.

He died of heart problems, in obscurity, at a residence motel in Studio City, California.

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In 1939 Montague won a one-hole golf match against Bing Crosby , using a shovel, a baseball bat, and a rake instead of golf clubs [ 2 ]