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| William McDonald William McDonald, a 20-year-old college student from Topeka, Kans., reached the final round although suffering from severe blisters on his feet. One up after the morning round of the final, McDonald was rushed to a hospital for treatment; he returned to play 15 holes in one under par to defeat Dean Wilson, Jr., of Omaha, Neb., by 5 and 3. The Championship was played at the Francis A. Gross Golf Course, Minneapolis, Minn. Los Angeles won the team Championship for the eighth time, with an aggregate of 435. The medalist was Steve Oppermann, a San Franciscan who had been runner-up in 1963. Oppermann's 36 hole total was 135. Defending Champion Robert Lunn lost in the quarter-final round. For the first time, Alaska was awarded a qualifying sit and 12 players from that State entered to seek the one qualifier's place allotted. |
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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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