Gene Sarazan, 1930

Gene Sarazan, the stocky little pro from Fresh Meadows, NY, had a subpar round, breaking the course record with a 65, five strokes below par. Sarazan finished his round and led the field with his 78-65=143 until Laurie Ayton tied with him with 73-70=143. Enlarge

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Owned by:  Medinah Heritage Collection

Artwork Location:  1930 - Inaugural Medinah Open

Type:  Golf Tournaments

Medium:  Publications

Artwork Reference:  833294.jpg

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Gene Sarazan, the stocky little pro from Fresh Meadows, NY, had a subpar round, breaking the course record with a 65, five strokes below par. Sarazan finished his round and led the field with his 78-65=143 until Laurie Ayton tied with him with 73-70=143.