Larry E. Beck Sr. (August 12, 1939 – June 3, 2019) was an American professional golfer from Kinston, North Carolina.
Junior Amateur, beating Jack Nicklaus 4 and 3 in the third round of match play.
"Heads Up Golf" instruction principles are his creation which gives students a good understanding of how position, balance and energy maximize their performance.
Beck was with Whispering Pines (Pinehurst, North Carolina) as teaching professional[1] for 15 years where he created and conducted the first of its kind, Junior Golf Camp in the U.S. in 1966.
He was head golf professional and instructor at a number of club operations.