Robert Landers (born January 6, 1944) is an American cattle farmer and golfer who gained fame in 1995 by playing on the Senior PGA Tour.

Robert Landers
Personal information
Born (1944-01-06) January 6, 1944 (age 80)
Azle, Texas
Sporting nationality United States
Career
StatusProfessional
Former tour(s)Champions Tour
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenCUT: 1980
The Open ChampionshipDNP

From Azle, Texas, Landers took up golf at the relatively late age of 28. Despite an unorthodox swing, a preference for playing in sneakers instead of golf shoes, and using golf clubs that he assembled himself, Landers became a popular figure by making the Senior PGA Tour (now called the Champions Tour) after receiving his card at qualifying school, and was followed by fans who called themselves the "Moo Crew." He played on the tour in 1995 and 1996. His best finish was a T-14 at the 1996 Kroger Senior Classic.

Befitting his image, Landers was sponsored by the workclothes manufacturer Dickies.

References

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  • Murphy, Austin. "Moo Debut." Sports Illustrated, Feb 13, 1995. Available online at [1][dead link].
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