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| William A. Wright William A. Wright, of Seattle, Wash., won the Championship at the Welshire Golf Course, Denver, and thus became the first Negro to gain a national Championship conducted by the USGA. He played with two woods, nine irons, and a putter. Wright defeated Frank H. Campbell, of Jacksonville, Fla., 3 and 2, in the final. Campbell was a professional for four years before turning to the insurance business. Wright attended Western Washington College of Education and said he hoped to be a school teacher. Chipping and putting were the strength of his game. Other semi-finalists were Don Essig, III, of Indianapolis, the 1957 Champion, and William H. McCool, of San Francisco. The Dallas team won the sectional team Championship and the Warren G. Harding Trophy with a record score of 425. Team members were Hal McCommas, Raymond H. Patak, and Gene Towry. The entry was 2,435. |
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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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