Accomplished player, CBS golf analyst Peter Oosterhuis dies at 75 - ESPN

Peter Oosterhuis, a six-time Ryder Cup participant whose voice later became synonymous with the finishing holes during CBS' coverage of the Masters, died Thursday, one day shy of his 76th birthday.

«Peter was an integral part of our golf coverage and an incredible teammate for nearly two decades,» CBS Sports said in a statement. "… Peter brought a unique style and distinct perspective to our broadcasts which made him one of the most respected analysts in the sport. Our deepest condolences go out to his wife Ruth Ann and his entire family."

As a player, Oosterhuis was a force in Ryder Cup play during his six appearances and was a two-time runner-up at the Open Championship. He was ranked No. 1 in Europe for four years during a prolific rise to prominence that eventually brought him to the PGA Tour.

He won 20 tournaments around the globe and never declined an invitation to represent Great Britain. Oosterhuis remains tied for the all-time lead in singles victories in Ryder Cup play with six.

Among his near-misses at majors were a 1-shot defeat to Tom Watson at the Open Championship in Royal Troon in 1982. He also tied for third at the 1973 Masters after leading for the first three rounds. The final round was played Monday because of weather issues, and Tommy Arnold claimed his only major title, beating J.C. Snead by 1 shot.

His breakthrough PGA Tour win was the 1981 Canadian Open, when he finished 1 stroke ahead of Bruce Lietzke, Andy North and Jack Nicklaus.

After his playing career, Oosterhuis became a broadcasting mainstay with CBS, including Masters telecasts from 1997 to 2014 when he frequently provided commentary from the 17th hole. He also served as golf director at Riviera Country Club near Los Angeles and Forsgate