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| David A. Mitchell David A. Mitchell, of Indianapolis, the medalist n 1931, came back to defeat Arthur Armstrong, of Honolulu, 5 and 3, in the final at the South Park Allegheny County Links, Pittsburgh. Armstrong was the first Hawaiian to reach the final of any USGA Championship. The medalist was Albert (Scotty) Campbell, of Seattle, who scored 144; and Los Angeles retained the team championship, making a new low of 603 to win over 33 other teams, a new entry record. The format of the individual Championship was changed for the first time; 64, instead of 32 qualified for match play. The first four rounds were played in two days and the semi-final round was extended to 36 holes, the same as the final. Scores up to 160 earned places in match play under the new system. Ferrera, the defender, was eliminated in the third round. |
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Amateur Public Links PAR AND YARDAGE – Jimmie Austin/OU Golf Club will play at 7,289 yards and a par of 35-36—71. Holes 1-9 will play at 3,582 yards and par 35. Holes 10-18 will play at 3,707 yards and par 36. ARCHITECT – Jimmie Austin/OU Golf Club was designed by Perry Maxwell and opened in 1951. A course renovation by Bob Cupp was completed in 1996. SCHEDULE OF PLAY: ADMISSION – Admission is free. Tickets are not needed for this USGA championship and spectators are encouraged to attend. COURSE SETUP – The USGA Course Rating® for the APL championship at Jimmie Austin/OU Golf Club is 75.5 and the USGA Slope Rating® is 130.
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