Walter Hagen wins his 4th British Open...
Item # 716462
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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 10, 1929
* Walter Hagen wins British Open
* Last major golf championship victory
The five column, 2 line headline announces: "HAGEN WINS BRITISH OPEN FOURTH TIME; CROWDS CHEER GOLF CHAMP" with related subheads and a full-figure photo of Walter Hagen.
A very notable issue for any golf collector.
Complete in 24 pages, very nice condition.
Background: The 1929 Open Championship at Muirfield stands out as one of the most remarkable and historically significant performances of early modern golf, defined by Walter Hagen’s stunning blend of unmatched shot-making, rare dominance, and characteristic showmanship. Facing a formidable field and treacherous Scottish coastal gales, Hagen opened the tournament with an extraordinary, record-shattering round of 67 (−5)—a score virtually unheard of on a links course in that era, which established an immediate four-stroke cushion. As gale-force winds battered the coast and sent scores soaring across the field during the remaining rounds, Hagen’s rare ability to keep ball trajectories low and execute masterclass recovery shots allowed him to comfortably coast to a six-stroke victory over Johnny Farrell with a 292 total (+12). Beyond the sheer brilliance of his play in adverse conditions, the victory secured Hagen’s fourth and final Claret Jug (1922, 1924, 1928, 1929), solidifying a record as the first American-born golfer to win four Open titles—a historic mark that remained untouched by any American for over half a century until Tom Watson broke it in 1983. Capping off this legendary feat in signature style, Hagen famously displayed his peerless generosity and theatrical flair by gifting his entire £75 winner's purse directly to his caddie.
* Walter Hagen wins British Open
* Last major golf championship victory
The five column, 2 line headline announces: "HAGEN WINS BRITISH OPEN FOURTH TIME; CROWDS CHEER GOLF CHAMP" with related subheads and a full-figure photo of Walter Hagen.
A very notable issue for any golf collector.
Complete in 24 pages, very nice condition.
Background: The 1929 Open Championship at Muirfield stands out as one of the most remarkable and historically significant performances of early modern golf, defined by Walter Hagen’s stunning blend of unmatched shot-making, rare dominance, and characteristic showmanship. Facing a formidable field and treacherous Scottish coastal gales, Hagen opened the tournament with an extraordinary, record-shattering round of 67 (−5)—a score virtually unheard of on a links course in that era, which established an immediate four-stroke cushion. As gale-force winds battered the coast and sent scores soaring across the field during the remaining rounds, Hagen’s rare ability to keep ball trajectories low and execute masterclass recovery shots allowed him to comfortably coast to a six-stroke victory over Johnny Farrell with a 292 total (+12). Beyond the sheer brilliance of his play in adverse conditions, the victory secured Hagen’s fourth and final Claret Jug (1922, 1924, 1928, 1929), solidifying a record as the first American-born golfer to win four Open titles—a historic mark that remained untouched by any American for over half a century until Tom Watson broke it in 1983. Capping off this legendary feat in signature style, Hagen famously displayed his peerless generosity and theatrical flair by gifting his entire £75 winner's purse directly to his caddie.
Category: The 20th Century
Price
$59
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.