Robert J. Toski
Former professional golfer, author
Born Sept. 18, 1926, Haydenville (MA), U.S; son of Walenty Augustoski and Mary (Kocienski); married Jacqueline (Stewart); children: Robert, Bruce, Scot, Karin.
Career: golfer, Professional Golfers Association of America competitions, 1950-56; golf instructor.
Author: Touch System for Better Golf; How to Become a Complete Golfer; Golf For a Lifetime; How to Feel the Real Swing.
Honors: Most Improved Golfer, Golf Digest, 1954; tournament winner, Insurance City Open, 1953, Havana Invitation 1953, Baton Rouge, 1954, Azalea Open, 1954, Eastern Open, 1954, World's Championship, 1954, Jamaica Open, 1957, Puerto Rican Open, 1957; Teacher of the Year, National Golf Foundation, 1977.
Served with: U.S. Army, Infantry, 1944-46.
Affiliation: Catholic.
Language: English.
Hobbies: gardening, fly-fishing, skiing.
Home: 20914 Hamaca Court, Boca Raton, FL 33433.
From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation, New York, NY, 1996.
Toski, BobOne of nine children of Polish immigrant parents, his greatest moment on a pro golf tour was winning the World Championship of Golf in 1954, one of six tournament victories in a period of 12 months. He retired from golf in the early 1960's to concentrate on teaching the rudiments of golf. Pound for pound, he was considered one of the longest drivers in golf history.
(Inducted into the Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame in 1987)From: National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame