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Lewis Elmer Worsham Jr. (October 5 1917 – October 19 1990) was an American professional golfer. Worsham was born in Pittsylvania County Virginia. In 1947 he won the U.S. Open by defeating Sam Snead in an 18-hole playoff at the St. Louis Country Club in Clayton Missouri after the two men had finished tied at 282 in regulation. This was the first U.S. Open to be televised locally and the winner’s prize was $2000. In July 1947 he appeared on the cover of Golfing magazine.