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Show Casper donates athletic grant gram," said Millet. "We are grateful, indeed, and we think it reflects the growing interest in our golf program at BYU." Karl Tucker, the BYU golf coach had a similar praise for Casper and his gift: "I don't know where you could find a more influential recruiter who carries more weight in the golf world today than a man like Bill Casper. For him to be interested in our program, to believe in the type of thing we are attempting to accomDlish. to activelv recruit An ahtletic grant of $1,500 to be used within the intercollegiate intercol-legiate golf program at BYU has been given to the school by Billy Casper, 1966 professional golfer of the year. A check for $1,500 from Casper Cas-per has already been received by the university, according to Floyd Millet, athletic director for the Cougars. "To receive the moral support and financial backing from a man of Casper's stature will add immeasurably to our pro- boys for our team, and also give financial assistance is almost al-most to good to be true. "I personally feel that it is the greatest shot in the arm our golf club has ever had." Casper, who turned professional profes-sional in 1954, won four major tournaments last year, and he is one of the most respected men in the golfing ranks today. |