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Bob Goalby, who won Masters after scorecard flub, dies at 92

FILE - Jay Haas, left, talks to 1968 Masters champion Bob Goalby on the fifth hole at Indian Wells Country Club during the third round of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic golf tournament Jan. 31, 2003, in Indian Wells, Calif. Goalby is also Haas' uncle. Goalby has died. His death Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in his hometown of Belleville, Ill., was confirmed by the PGA Tour and Bill Haas, his great nephew. Goalby was 92. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

FILE - Roberto De Vicenzo, left, sits beside Masters winner Bob Goalby after their match at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., April 14, 1968. Goalby won without a playoff when de Vicenzo signed for the wrong score. Goalby has died. His death Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in his hometown of Belleville, Ill., was confirmed by the PGA Tour and Bill Haas, his great nephew. Goalby was 92. (AP Photo, File)

FILE -B ob Goalby gets the traditional green jacket as champion of the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga., April 14, 1968, from the previous year's winner, Gay Brewer. Goalby was declared champion although he finished in a 277 tie with Roberto de Vicenzo of Argentina. De Vicenzo was pushed back to second after an error was discovered in his scorecard. Goalby has died. His death Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in his hometown of Belleville, Ill., was confirmed by the PGA Tour and Bill Haas, his great nephew. Goalby was 92. (AP Photo, File)

Bob Goalby, who won Masters after scorecard flub, dies at 92