Tommy Keane, born and raised in Arlington, Mass., came to Dartmouth in 1922 as coach of golf and professional at Hanover Country Club and continued in both positions until his retirement in 1966.
His record as a coach was 305-176-5. His 1941 team won the Eastern Intercollegiate Tournament and his 1934 team captured the New England Championship.
An inspiring personality, the genial Keane was a respected teacher of this gentleman's game who encouraged his pupils to strive for excellence. The Tommy Keane Invitational was inaugurated in 1975. The Tommy Keane Award is present annually to the Dartmouth College Champion.
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