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Joseph Benedict Carr (22 February 1922 – 3 June 2004) was an Irish amateur golfer. Carr was born in Inchicore, a suburb of Dublin, Ireland, to George and Margaret Mary "Missie" Waters (the fifth of seven children). At 10 days old, he was adopted by his maternal aunt, Kathleen, and her husband, James Carr, who were childless and had recently returned home from India. The Carrs had just been appointed steward and stewardess of the Portmarnock Golf Club, allowing young Joe to play golf from a very early age. Carr won his first major tournament, the East of Ireland Amateur, at the age of 19 in 1941, which started one of Ireland's greatest golfing careers. He went on to win twelve East of Ireland titles, twelve West of Ireland titles, six Irish Amateur Close Championships, four Irish Amateur Opens, and three South of Ireland titles. Carr won The Amateur Championship three times, in 1953, 1958, and 1960, and was runner-up in 1968. He was a semi-finalist at the U.S. Amateur in 1961, and was low amateur at The Open Championship in both 1956 and 1958 (and finished 8th overall in 1960). In 1967, he became the first Irishman to play in the Masters Tournament. He made three Masters appearances, surviving the cut in 1967 and 1968. He later became the first Irishman to be a member of the Augusta National Golf Club. Carr received the Bob Jones Award in 1961, the USGA's highest honour, which is given for "distinguished sportsmanship in golf". He was the first non-American to win the award. Internationally, Carr represented Ireland in numerous amateur golfing events. He was a member of a record eleven Walker Cup teams from 1947 to 1967, including non-playing captain in 1965 and playing captain in 1967, amassing a record of 5–14–1. After several years of playing against the United States' top-ranked players, he was moved down in the order for the 1961 event—only to be paired against Jack Nicklaus (who won the match). Carr was part of the first winning Irish team at the European Amateur Team Championship in 1965 and again when Ireland successfully defended the title in 1967. After a third and last appearance by Carr in 1969, his son Roddy was a member of the Irish team in 1971, as well as on the winning Great Britain & Ireland Walker Cup team. In 1983 Carr's younger son John was part of the Irish team winning a third title at the European Amateur Team Championship. Carr played and captained on multiple Eisenhower Trophy teams, and represented Ireland in the Men's Home Internationals every year from 1947 to 1969. Carr retired from competitive golf in 1971. In 1991, Carr was named Captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, the first Irishman to hold the post. In July 2007, Carr was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in the Lifetime Achievement category, and was inducted in November 2007. From 1992 until his death in 2004, Carr was president of Mount Juliet Golf Club in Kilkenny. Mount Juliet still hosts the annual J.B. Carr Trophy for its members. Two months before Carr's death, his son John became the third Irishman to be invited to join Augusta National Golf Club, after his father and Ian Webb. Amateur wins (42) 1941 East of Ireland Amateur 1943 East of Ireland Amateur 1945 East of Ireland Amateur 1946 Irish Amateur Open Championship, West of Ireland Amateur, East of Ireland Amateur 1947 West of Ireland Amateur 1948 West of Ireland Amateur, East of Ireland Amateur, South of Ireland Amateur 1950 Irish Amateur Open Championship 1951 West of Ireland Amateur, Golf Illustrated Gold Vase 1953 British Amateur, West of Ireland Amateur 1954 Irish Amateur Open Championship, Irish Amateur Close, West of Ireland Amateur 1955 Gleneagles-Saxone Foursomes Tournament (with Harry Brashaw) 1956 Irish Amateur Open Championship, West of Ireland Amateur, East of Ireland Amateur 1957 Irish Amateur Close, East of Ireland Amateur 1958 British Amateur, West of Ireland Amateur, East of Ireland Amateur 1959 Berkshire Trophy 1960 British Amateur, West of Ireland Amateur, East of Ireland Amateur 1961 West of Ireland Amateur, East of Ireland Amateur 1962 West of Ireland Amateur 1963 Irish Amateur Close 1964 Irish Amateur Close, East of Ireland Amateur 1965 Irish Amateur Close 1966 West of Ireland Amateur, South of Ireland Amateur 1967 Irish Amateur Close 1969 East of Ireland Amateur, South of Ireland Amateur Major championships Amateur wins (3) Results timeline LA = low amateur CUT = Missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place R256, R128, R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = Round in which player lost in match play Sources: Masters, U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur, Open Championship, 1948 British Amateur, 1949 British Amateur, 1950 British Amateur, 1951 British Amateur, 1952 British Amateur, 1954 British Amateur, 1955 British Amateur, 1956 British Amateur, 1957 British Amateur, 1959 British Amateur Team appearances Walker Cup (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1947, 1949, 1951, 1953, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1961, 1963, 1965 (tied, playing captain), 1967 (playing captain) Eisenhower Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1958, 1960 European Amateur Team Championship (representing Ireland): 1965, (winners) 1967 (winners), 1969 Amateurs–Professionals Match (representing the Amateurs): 1956, 1957, 1958 (winners), 1959, 1960 St Andrews Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1956 (winners), 1968 (winners) Sources: References Further reading Gilleece, Dermot (2004). Breaking 80: The Life and Times of Joe Carr. ISBN 1-84223-153-7 External links Joe Carr at the World Golf Hall of Fame Biography page on the Carr family business website Irish Examiner obituary Golf Union of Ireland article. Discover the Joe Carr popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Joe Carr books.
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Life and Laughing
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Hot Mess
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Sunshine Warm Sober
Catherine GrayThe longawaited sequel to THE UNEXPECTED JOY OF BEING SOBER the Sunday Times bestseller 'Exquisite' Fearne Cotton, Happy Place'A paean to the longerterm pleasures of staying boo...
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Straight Outta Crawley
Romesh RanganathanTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERStraight Outta Crawley is the hilarious and irreverent autobiography from comedian Romesh Ranganathan.'Very, very funny. I can't recommend it highly enou...
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Lift Your Vibe
Richie NortonTHE PERFECT BOOK FOR THE NEW YEAR FROM LIFESTYLE AND FITNESS COACH, RICHIE NORTON'A book packed with easily achievable, gamechanging rituals' FEARNE COTTON'A wonderful feelgood boo...
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3000 Jokes, 2997 Laughs
Mike Haskins & Stephen ArnottThe ultimate joke book with over 3,000 sidesplitting jokes for every occasion, ranging from oneliners and observations, to classic stories that will provide hours of fun. Mike Hask...
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The Speed Trap
Joseph BaileyBetween work, play, family, and friends, most of us feel like we're speeding along at 100 miles an hour. Our lives are full, yet we don't feel fulfilled. One solution is to slam on...
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The Terminal List
Jack Carr#1 NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR“Take my word for it, James Reece is one rowdy motherfer. Get ready!” Chris Pratt, star of the #1 Amazon Prime series The Terminal...
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You Are A Rainbow
Emma Lucy KnowlesTune in to your aura and change your life.Your aura is your colourful energy field and protection unique to you it reflects how you are feeling, the experiences you have and can h...
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Dr Rupy Cooks
Dr Rupy Aujla'Dr Rupy has smashed it with this book! It's packed full of delicious recipes to set you up for a healthier and happier life.'JOE WICKS'Rupy's flavourful, healthy and super simple ...
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Scars and Stripes
Tim Kennedy & Nick PalmiscianoFrom decorated Green Beret sniper, UFC headliner, and all around badass, Tim Kennedy, a rollicking, inspirational New York Times bestselling memoir offering lessons in how to embra...
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Nick and Jake
Jonathan Richards & Tad RichardsAmerica in 1953 seems hellbent on squandering the flood tide of international goodwill earned in WWII. Senator Joe McCarthy is on a redhunting rampage in Washington, and the fledgl...
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You Are the Placebo
Dr. Joe DispenzaIs it possible to heal by thought alonewithout drugs or surgery? The truth is that it happens more often than you might expect. In You Are the Placebo, bestselling author, internat...
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Winning at Weight Loss
Nik Speakman & Eva SpeakmanPraise for Nik and Eva Speakman:'I've seen their work first hand when it came to my own fear of flying they are a great team' Holly Willoughby'I never believed in miracles until I...
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Quiet
Fearne Cotton'Fearne Cotton and Frankie Bridge have encouraged fans to open up about their mental health issues in inspirational social media posts' HelloThis book is about taming the bad inner...
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Multiple Sclerosis
Jan de VriesMultiple Sclerosis is recognised as a growing problem. In some Scandinavian countries, Holland, Britain and North America, the number of sufferers is rising by the day. In the UK a...
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The God Who Stays
Matthew WestHave you ever felt adrift and alone after losing a job, a dream, a loved one, or your sense of purpose in life? In The God Who Stays, Matthew West uses stories and Scripture t...
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Falling and Laughing
Grace MaxwellIn February 2005, Edwyn Collins suffered two devastating brain haemorrhages. He should have died. Doctors advised that if he did survive, there would be little of him left. If that...
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Secrets Of The People Whisperer
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The Low-FODMAP Recipe Book
Lucy WhighamThis book demystifies the lowFODMAP diet and provides 125 tasty and delicious recipes for a happy gut. Written by a specialist gut dietitian, Lucy Whigham, M Nutr Diet SRD, The Lo...
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The Life of Dai
Dai HenwoodA deeply moving and profoundly uplifting story about living with joy, even in the face of adversity.'Part memoir and part masterclass in finding hope and joy in the face of unthink...
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Cold Snap
Marc Cameron“A doublebarreled blast of action, narrative, and impossibletofake authenticity with a great sense of place and a terrific protagonist. I’m looking forward to many more Arliss...
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The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober
Catherine GrayTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Not remotely preachy' The Times 'Jaunty, shrewd and convincing' Sunday Telegraph 'Admirably honest, light, bubbly and remarkably rarely annoying.'...
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Eyes to the Wind
Ady BarkanIn this “gripping story of resistance and the triumph of human will” (Senator Elizabeth Warren), activist and subject of the documentary Not Going Quietly Ady Barkan explores his l...
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Heal
Kelly Noonan Gores“A groundbreaking look at what happens when we become aware of our own innate healing powers and use them to change our healthfor the better” (Maria Menounos) that is perfect for f...
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Thanks For Nothing
Jack DeeComedian Jack Dee's hilarious account of how he became quite such a miserable git and a stand up comedian.'A brilliant book. So funny. It's my bible' Paul O'GradyIn this hilariousl...
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The Dictionary of Body Language
Joe NavarroFrom the world’s #1 body language expert comes the essential book for decoding human behavior Joe Navarro has spent a lifetime observing others. For 25 years, as a Special Agent fo...
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Happy
Fearne Cotton"This book is a way to release what's going on inside your head and to keep heading towards the good stuff. The simple stuff. The stuff that's going to really hit up that happine...
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The Secret Language of Cats
Susanne Schötz & Peter KurasHave you ever wondered what your cat is saying? Cats do not meow randomly, nor do they growl or hiss because they have nothing better to do. Cat sounds have a purpose, and they can...
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The Man Who Built the National Football League
Chris WillisFounded in 1920, the National Football League chose famed athlete Jim Thorpe as its first president, a position he held briefly until a successor was elected. From 1921 to 1939, Jo...
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The PMA Method
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