Hospitals, schools, theatres, and even previously collected honors of the USGA's flowers are dedicated to him. He's Bobby Jones Award in 1978 (jointly numbered amoung the top ten most with Bing Crosby), the Golf Writers admired men of the 20th Century by Richardson Award in 1953 and his the adults and teenagers of four gen- resent induction into the Golf Hall of erations. Fame at Pinehurst. He is called 'Mr. Humanitarian' and Hope is scheduled to receive the award 'America's most prized ambassador of during GCSAA's International Turf grass goodwill throughout the world;' the Conference and Show to be held in Las 'King of Comedy' and the 'Chairman of Vagas, Nev., Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 1984. The America Humor.' But the monicker presentation will be made at GCSAA's that encompasses the jwhole man is annual banquet the evening of Feb. 3 at 'Mr. Entertainment.' For indeed, he is the MGM Grand Hotel. total; the ultimate entertainer. He has GCSAA is a professional association triumphed in all fivemajo r show business 5,500 strong, representing golf course media - vaudeville, stage, motion superintendents in the United States, pictures, radio and television. Yet, he Canada and 25 other countries. The reminds people that he was once a song Association-sponsored annual con- and dance man who was compelled to ference and Show is the premier inter- take second billing to Siamese twins national event in professional turfgrass and trained seals. management, and GCAA's monthly In the entire history of show business, magazine - Golf Course Management - no individual has traveled so far - so is the leading publication in its field. often - to entertain so many. His name is Bob Hope.

NEWS He has starred in 60 movies; been BOB HOPE FACT SHEET - 1983 honored by the Motion Picture

Academy of Arts and Sciences - but he Born: Eltham, England - Mav has never won an Oscar. He has played 29. 1903 scores of bumbling, cowardly fast talkers, Raised: Cleveland. Ohio - since yet he is the "hero" who brought laughter age 4. and cheers to the troops on the battle- Educated: Cleveland Public grounds of three wars. Schools Married: Dolores Reade - Feb. Although he is not particularly known 19. 1934. in Erie. as a singer, he has introcued more than Pennsylvania thirty popular songs to the public and Children: (4) Linda-b. Julv. 1939: Anthonv- b. July. 1940: has made "Thanks For The Memory" Kelly-b. July. 1946: and "Buttons And Bows" famous the Nora-b. August, 1946! world over. Grandchildren: (4) Zacharv- b. February. 1969: and Through humor he has tempered with Miranda- b. July, 1971 the country's 'sacred cows.' He's hailed to Anthony and Judy Hope: Andrew-b. as America's best loved comedian. August, 1970-to Nathaniel and Linda He holds 45 honorary doctorates (at Hope Lande: Alicia- b. last count); has written and published Thanksgiving Dav. 1973-to Nora and Sam eight books, but he never finished McCullagh. Jr. college. Residence: North Hollywood. He has entertained and been honored California; Palm Springs, by nine presidents; been courted by California royalty and dined with international Early Career: Dance instructor. leaders; yet he speaks for and to the clerk, amateur boxer. heart of a common man. newspaper reporter Show Business Debut: Dancing act with He's America's most visible patriot partner George Byrne, and he wasn't even born here. in a Fatty Arbuckle A golf tournament is named for him. Revue.