Word: holinger
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A new generation of sport writers looked at this immortal creature scampering about in and out of bunkers, laying approaches dead to the pin and holing 15-foot putts. "The grand old lady of golf," they cried, with customary rudeness. Mr.s. Fox, not in the least embarrassed, went on playing...
For many seasons Johnny Farrell, New York professional golfer, has borne as modestly as possible, the title of best-dressed golfer in the profession. This year he has been acquiring other titles. Last week he acquired the Chicago Open title, principally by holing a 25-foot putt on the last...
Last week another effort was made. Smith, whose mouth turns down at the corners, missed a putt; Sarazen, whose mouth curls up in a grin, holed a birdie 4. Smith, who sometimes falters, shied his drive into the rough; Sarazen, who swings with compact precision, banged far down the fairway...
Huge circles were marked off on the fairways where the course's architect had calculated that tee-shots should come to rest. They were concentric circles, the smallest, inner one yielding nine points to the player driving his ball within it; the next largest, eight points; a third, seven...
Mac Smith at first broke the course record by 3 strokes with a 69, holing 4 birdies and an eagle. Needing but a 78 to win, he took 82 in his last round. Said he : "I have played in many places in the world, but never experienced such a rabble...