While a 16 - year - old high school senior , he won the first of many tournaments , the 1917 Utah Amateur .
Von Elm attended West High School , where he was an outstanding athlete and played quarterback on the football team .
While a 16 - year - old high school senior , Von Elm won the first of many tournaments , the 1917 Utah Amateur .
Von Elm attended West High School , where he was an outstanding athlete and played quarterback on the football team .