Devil Ball 100: The five most important people in golf history

Welcome to the Devil Ball 100, our ranking of the 100 most important people in the history of golf. Over the next couple weeks, we'll be rolling them out, 10 at a time. Our list includes everyone from golfers to politicians to actors, and each one had a dramatic impact on the game as we know it today. Some names you'll recognize, some you won't. Some positions you'll agree with, and some will have you wondering if we've gone insane. Enjoy the rollout, and see where your favorites made the list! And now we've reached the end of the line ... start your arguments now! 5. Francis Ouimet: If you were to name one tournament that changed the history of golf, you'd point to the 1913 U.S. Open. That's the year Francis Ouimet, an all-but-unknown amateur, beat the heralded Harry Vardon and Ted Ray in an 18-hole playoff. He made national news, and cemented golf, then still a growing sport, as one which could capture the public imagination at any moment. H...