George Archer, who won the Masters golf tournament in 1969 and at 6 foot 5 ½ inches was at one time the tallest professional golfer on the men’s tour, died today at age 65 in Nevada.

Archer succumbed to a year long fight against Burkitts Lymphoma. His wife was holding him at the end. Although a past champion, he had quit playing at Augusta National, home of the Masters, in 1992 mainly because of injuries. He still attended the Champions dinner every year in April until this year.

By the end of his successful golf career, Archer had amassed 12 PGA Tour victories and 19 Champion (formerly Senior) Tour wins. But he will probably be more remembered for the way he stood over his trademark putting stroke, appearing to almost double over in the effort.

In spite of his height, Archer typically used a 3-wood for driving and was not extremely long off the tee. But he still earned his 12 victories against the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player, sometimes referred to as the “Big 3” of golf.

A fine golfer and a gentlemen, he will be missed by many.