Don Wade - The Scratch Golfers Ultimate Trivia Book

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ISBN 978-1-4027-6630-5 1. GolfMiscellanea. I. Title. GV967.W274 2011 796.352dc22 2010051367 For information about custom editions, special sales, and premium and corporate purchases, please contact Sterling Special Sales at 800-805-5489 or specialsales@sterlingpublishing.com. www.sterlingpublishing.com Let me begin by saying that I was raised in Concord, Massachusetts, and if you spend your formative years within walking distance of the Old North Bridge, Walden Pond, and the Old Manse you'd better have a healthy respect for history.

In fact, when I wrote a preview for the 1988 U.S. Open at The Country Club in not-too-far-away Brookline, it occurred to me that people who grew up around Boston have an almost hereditary sense of the past, as opposed to people from, say, Los Angeles, where having a sense of history means you can recall the previous days weather forecast. The same is true when it comes to golf. Even Bostonians who didnt know or care much about golf knew that Francis Ouimet, the former caddie who grew up across the street from The Country Club and won the U.S. Open there in 1913 was someone special. He often came to Concord Country Club, where I learned the game as a caddie and went on to work in the golf shop.

When he visited, it was wonderful to listen as he told stories about the people he had met and often competed against, particularly his long friendship with Bobby Jones. Harold Cahoon, the long-time professional at Concord, also had warm memories of Jones, who would come out to Concord to play when he was at Harvard. Listening to their stories piqued my interest in the games history and, Im sure, led to my decision to make a living covering and writing about the game. I came to Golf Digest in 1978 and it was wonderful listening to the editors who had been around the game share their stories. And of course there were the players I met and often collaborated with, such as Sam Snead, Byron Nelson, Amy Alcott, Nancy Lopez, Ken Venturi, and so many others. At that time, the magazine had what was known as its Pro Panel composed of top players and teachers, and one of the highlights of its annual meetings was spending time listening to people like Bob Toski, Doc Middlecoff, and Paul Runyan trading stories.

One of my favorite people in the game was the late Dave Marr, whom I met early in my time at the magazine and who became a great friend. I used to love going to the tournaments he broadcast, first for ABC and then NBC. A particular favorite was the U.S. Amateur. Wed sit by the first tee during the medal rounds and check out the playersthe old favorites who were fixtures in the Amateur, like Vinny Giles and Jay Sigel, as well as up-and-coming college kids, many of whom would go on to successful careers on Tour. Dave had a ton of stories and he loved challenging me with questions about the game and its people.

Im sure he planted the idea for this book during our conversations. Im certain Im not alone in my fascination with golf history. In fact, I think it is one of the games charms that the people who play it and love it are intrigued by its past. Thats the point of this book: to challenge and entertain. Before we get started, lets explain a few ground rules. First, this isnt like one of those gut courses you took in college, where the professor gave you open-book testswith a wink and a nod.

So dont even think about digging into that pile of golf magazines that are sitting around in the corner growing moldy. Second, this isnt a team event, so no running to your significant other for help. Youre on your own. The questions vary in difficulty. Some are no-brainers. Others are designed to induce brain cramps.

If you think you are the second coming of Herbert Warren Wind or Dan Jenkins, you may be in for a rude awakening. On second thought, if it turns out that you are, you might ask yourself if youve been making the best use of your spare time. Maybe its time to give yourself a break from the Golf Channel and get a life. Anyway, the point is to have fun so play away, please. Don Wade Stamford, Connecticut Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the questions and answers in this book. In most instances, this information dates through the beginning of 2010, although whenever possible it has been updated to reflect events throughout that year and prior to publication.

A note about the answers: we have grouped them in sections throughout the book to make them more easily accessible to the reader. QUESTIONS AMY ALCOTTTHE AMATEURS Amy Alcott won the 1980 U.S. Womens Open by an astonishing nine strokes. This was made all the more impressive since it was played in searing heat and humidity. As she approached the final green in the last round, Hollis Stacy, her playing partner and long-time rival, said to her: Hold your head up high, champ. Amy, whatever you do, dont 15-putt. Im still one-up. (She had won the 1977 and 78 Womens Opens.) Amy learned to play golf at the Alcott Country Club. (She had won the 1977 and 78 Womens Opens.) Amy learned to play golf at the Alcott Country Club.

Where or what was it? It was a club in the foothills outside Los Angeles owned by one of her uncles. It was her nickname for the golf studio owned by her long-time teacher, Walter Keller. It was how she referred to Riviera Country Club, which she used to sneak onto in the evenings. It was the front yard of her familys house in Los Angeles, where her parents sank tin cans in the yard and where she would chip, pitch, and putt away the hours. The first American honored as Captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Francis Ouimet. Prescott S. Bush. William C. Campbell. Campbell.

Francis Ouimet was one of three Americans who served as Captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. Who were the other two? Bobby Jones and Chick Evans. Joe Dey and Bill Campbell.