Golf party of the year: Houston icon Jackie Burke Jr. turns 100

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Party time! Houston golf icon Jackie Burke Jr. celebrates 100th birthday

Clay Walker, standing, kisses Jackie Burke, seated left, on the forehead after leading a chorus of the “Happy Birthday” song during ceremonies for the 100th birthday party for Burke at his Champions Golf Club Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 in Houston, TX.Jackie Burke Jr. turned 100 years of age Sunday, a monumental occasion for the World Golf Hall of Fame member who, along with Jimmy Demaret, founded Champions Golf Club in 1957 in northwest Houston.

“I know a car driver . He drove race cars, lives in Houston,” Burke said. “He told me he runs some cars on alcohol. That day was my last drink.” After turning professional, Elkington purchased a home close to Burke’s house in the Champions area in the 1980s and has been a member of the club since then.

Born John Joseph Burke Jr. on Jan. 29, 1923, in Fort Worth, Burke learned the game at age 9 from his father, Jack Burke Sr., a well-respected golf teacher. The younger Burke was raised in Fort Worth. He came to River Oaks with his father to work the caddie yard.

 

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