6th & 17th Greens, 1949

Aerial view from June 11, 1949, pictures a scene from the 49th United States Open at Medinah Country Club. The image shows the gallery watching two foursomes on 16th hole (below) and the 17th greens. The tee shot is across a wind-swept Lake Kadijah and the green is surrounded by sand traps and woods. Enlarge

Details

Owned by:  Medinah Heritage Collection

Artwork Location:  1949 - 49th U.S. Open

Type:  Golf Tournaments

Medium:  Photographs

Artwork Reference:  82360

Description

Aerial view from June 11, 1949, pictures a scene from the 49th United States Open at Medinah Country Club. The image shows the gallery watching two foursomes on 16th hole (below) and the 17th greens. The tee shot is across a wind-swept Lake Kadijah and the green is surrounded by sand traps and woods.