Bank Robbing Golf Pro: The Story of Richard Meissner
About this episode
The episode explores the bizarre story of Richard Meissner, a golf pro who resorted to bank robbery to fund his dreams.
Richard Meissner had the swing, the talent, and even a spot in the U.S. Open — but behind the sunglasses and sweet tempo was a man robbing banks to keep his golf dream alive. In this episode, we explore the unbelievable story of the aspring golf pro Richard Meissner, who disguised himself with wigs and mustaches, knocked off 19 savings and loans, and funded his PGA aspirations with stolen cash. From his childhood in Maryland and stint in Vietnam to his dramatic downfall and prison reflections, Meissner's tale is as gripping as it is bizarre — a jaw-dropping journey into the underworld of one golfer's ambition gone criminal.
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