1931 US Open Championship at Inverness Program - Billy Burke Winner

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1931 US Open Championship at Inverness Program - Billy Burke Winner

Billy Burke burst into sudden fame when he came from behind to tie George Von Elm after 72 holes for the 1931 United States Open Championship. The two remained tied after the first playoff contested over 36 holes. In the second 36 hole playoff Burke was the winner by one stroke. Winning the marathon, and bringing a change to 18 holes for U.S.G.A. Open playoffs. The fully intact program as produced by the U.S.G.A. for the Open held at Inverness Club in Toledo OH is offered in this lot. How many have survived the years since this Major? Rest assured not many. The program exhibits minor evidence-of-handling faults around the edges and folds, but its appearance is bright, clean and wonderfully attractive (presenting as Excellent). With colorful cover this quality United States Open program from the early 1930's, a superb example of sporting event publications of the day, is very scarce and will provide a solid addition to any vintage golf collection. letter of from PGA Historian Bob Denney will accompany this lot.

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