Champion Lawson Little 1934 US Amateur at The Country Club Final Rd Press Photo
Eventual champion Lawson Little is captured here on the first tee box of the final round of the 1943 US Amateur at just the right moment, for the posed driver finish from feet above the tallest member of the gallery. From the point of view of an elevated tower or perhaps mechanical lift, creativity was professionally channeled at The Country Club for this still. Then a match-play event, Little would finish off David Goldman in the finals in dominate fashion (8 & 7). Over the 1934 and 1935 amateur campaigns Lawson Little was as dominant as any single pure golfer in the history of the game; and yes that includes Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods in the conversation. Little would capture both the U.S. and British Amateur titles in 1934, and to put an explanation point on his superior play he repeated the feat in 1935 capturing both amateur titles again. Over this stretch he would win 32 consecutive matches in the two events. This dominance which was not previously accomplished, and is most likely to never be seen again earned Little the title for his feat of the "Little Slam". This clear photo from the photographer at Wide World contains a corresponding caption adhered on its verso along with handwritten notations and stamping. 9" x 7"
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