Champion Golfer of the Year

Champion Golfer of the Year

by Larry Baush Champion Golfer of the Year Is Part 3 of the Summer of 1964 Series depicting that magical summer for Ken Venturi and Tony Lema. Part 1 depicts the friendship between both players and how a small Bay Area club manufacturer hit the big time as both...
“My God, I’ve Won The Open”

“My God, I’ve Won The Open”

“My God, I’ve Won The Open” is Part Two of a three-part article on the magical summer of 1964 for Ken Venturi and Tony Lema. Part One, The Ties That Bind documents the friendship between the two players and how a small equipment manufacturer hit the...
The Ties That Bind

The Ties That Bind

The Summer of ’64: The Friendship of Ken Venturi and Tony Lema and How a Small Equipment Manufacturer Hit the Jackpot.   Part 1: The Road to Congressional The ties that bind the friendship of Ken Venturi and Tony Lema were legendary and dated back to the...
“I’m Hit!” Lee Trevino and Lightning

“I’m Hit!” Lee Trevino and Lightning

Tom Watson knew things did not look good as he stood on the first tee shortly after 1 pm to tee off in the second round of the U.S. Open at Medinah Country Club outside of Chicago. He noticed the gathering storm clouds and how the sky had darkened ominously. Being one...