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To: Ms. Baby Boomer who wrote (43364)	6/16/2024 8:37:09 AM
From: Augustus Gloop	2 Recommendations Recommended By Bill Ms. Baby Boomer Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 43978

I know this sounds like BS but it's 100% true. My Dad played in the 1949 Western open (As an alternate Amateur) on Keller Golf Course in the Twin Cities. He was paired up with Sam Snead and after 9 holes he was leading the tournament @ 5 under. He had two eagles and a bird. His first eagle was on a par 4 that was around 310 yards. He rolled the green on his drive (which was unheard of in those days but it had been dry) and sank his put. His 2nd eagle came on a par 5. Dad was 17 years old at the time so he was excited and lost his composure after the turn and played his way out of the tourney. He apparently really hacked that 2nd nine lol. The guy was a scratch golfer for most of my life and routinely hit 260-290 yard drives with old wooden clubs - it was impressive My son and I have been looking for records of the event but a 1949 pro/am tournament is pretty tough to find. Sam Snead won the tournament that year