Byron Nelson, 1939

Byron Nelson of Reading, PA. (right) received the trophy from Leslie Cooke, president of the Western Golf Association, after winning the 40th Annual Western Open Golf Championship. Nelson won with a score of 281, two under par for the 72-hole route. Enlarge

Details

Owned by:  International News Photo

Artwork Location:  1939 - 40th Western Open

Type:  Golf Tournaments

Medium:  Photographs

Artwork Reference:  80098

Description

Byron Nelson of Reading, PA. (right) received the trophy from Leslie Cooke, president of the Western Golf Association, after winning the 40th Annual Western Open Golf Championship. Nelson won with a score of 281, two under par for the 72-hole route.