Bobby Jones 1927 Just Before Teeing Off To Reclaim Amateur Championship Underwood Press Photo
With his hands on his hips and a big grin on his face, the traditionally stoic Bobby Jones was relaxed prior to the playing of the 1927 US Open. The Underwood photographer's actions resulted in this great close shot of the golfing luminary. The USGA, 11 years after the US Open, made a return trip to Minikahda for the U.S. Amateur Championship. Bobby Jones was ready to return to the top of his game after missing the title the previous year. Jones crushed Chick Evans in the final, 8 & 7 as he registered the third of his record five titles. In the semifinals, Jones wiped out two-time Amateur winner and 1913 U.S. Open champion Francis Ouimet, 11 & 10, prior to his easy victory over Evans. Some might say this would be one of his more dominating victories of his illustrious career.
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