AMERICAN GOLF TITLE
PERFECT PLAY IN FINAL (United P. A .—By Telegraph — Copyright) (Australian Press Association.) CHICAGO, Tuesday. In the play-off in the American open golf championship between the amateur. Bobby Jones, and the professional. Johnny Farrell, after their tie in the match proper, Farrell won by 143 strokes to 144 for 38 holes, after a dramatic climax. Farrell at the last hole sank a remarkable putt of 4 yards, and kept his lead of one stroke. Farrell had been regarded as being eliminated from possible consideration after his mediocre showing in the first two days of the championship. The play-off match was characterised by almost perfect golf on the part of both players.
Hat, Ss lid, the best, at Bert Mar shall's.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 391, 27 June 1928, Page 9
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