1935 Japan vs Illinois International Golf Match at Westward Ho Golf Club Souvenir Program
The 1935 Japan vs Illinois International Golf Match took place on May 26 at Westward Ho Golf Club. The Illinois team consisted of the Masters champion from the prior year and Oak Park head professional Horton Smith, along with Denny Shute, Tommy Armour, Harry Cooper, Ky Lafoon and Frank Wash. Horton Smith's paragraph states that he was "Winner of the first Augusta Open Championship" a little over a year after. Smith would of course go on to win the Masters Tournament for a second time a year later in 1936. Sponsored by Illinois Section of the Professional Golfers' Association of America. Horton Smith at Oak Park Country Club President, and Tom Walsh as Westgate Valley Country club Secretary-Treasurer. Inside is a paragraph on the golfer This program is in good condition, with a crease down the middle that does not take away from the presentation value.
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