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Al Espinosa
Abel Ruben "Al" Espinosa (March 24, 1891 – January 4, 1957) was an American professional golfer. Biography Espinosa was born on March 24, 1891 in Monterey, California. He was of Mexican American descent, and served in the U.S. Army in World War I. Espinosa won nine times on the PGA Tour in the 1920s and 1930s. He was on the Ryder Cup teams in 1927, 1929, and 1931, although he did not play in 1927. He lost to Leo Diegel in the PGA Championship finals in 1928. He tied with Bobby Jones in the U.S. Open in 1929 at Winged Foot, but lost by 23 strokes in the 36-hole playoff. He won the Mexican Open four times. His older brother Abe (1889–1980) also won on the PGA Tour. He died of cancer at age 65 in 1957 in San Francisco, and is buried at San Carlos Cemetery in Monterey. Professional wins (20) PGA Tour wins (9) *1924 (1) Missouri Open *1926 (1) Oklahoma City Open *1928 (2) Florida West Coast Open, Mid-America Open *1930 (1) Houston Open *1932 (1) Ohio Open *1933 (1) Oh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monterey, California
Monterey (; es, Monterrey; Ohlone: ) is a city located in Monterey County on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on the U.S. state of California's Central Coast. Founded on June 3, 1770, it functioned as the capital of Alta California under both Spain (1804–1821) and Mexico (1822–1846). During this period, Monterey hosted California's first theater, public building, public library, publicly-funded school, printing-press, and newspaper. It was originally the only port of entry for all taxable goods in California. In 1846, during the Mexican–American War of 1846–1848, the United States Flag was raised over the Customs House. After Mexico ceded California to the U.S. at the end of the war, Monterey hosted California's first constitutional convention in 1849. The city occupies a land area of and the city hall is at above sea level. The 2020 census recorded a population of 30,218. Monterey and the surrounding area have attracted artists since the late 19th-century, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1931 Ryder Cup
The 3rd Ryder Cup Matches were held June 26–27, 1931 at Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio. The United States team won the competition by a score of 9 to 3 points. The course was the venue for U.S. Open in 1926, won by amateur Bobby Jones, the second of his four titles. It later hosted the PGA Championship in 1950. Scioto is also noteworthy as the club where Jack Nicklaus learned to play as a youth in the 1950s. Format The Ryder Cup is a match play event, with each match worth one point. From 1927 through 1959, the format consisted of 4 foursome (alternate shot) matches on the first day and 8 singles matches on the second day, for a total of 12 points. Therefore, 6 points were required to win the Cup. All matches were played to a maximum of 36 holes. Teams Source: Prior to the match, there was some controversy about the qualification rules for the Great Britain team. In 1927 and 1929 the American PGA had decided to only select American born and resident players but t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washington Open (golf)
The Washington Open is the Washington state open golf tournament, open to both amateur and professional golfers. It is organized by the Pacific Northwest section of the PGA of America. It has been played annually since 1922 at a variety of courses around the state. Winners *2022 Colin Inglis *2021 Jeff Coston *2020 Colin Inglis *2019 Shane Prante *2018 Ryan Benzel *2017 Drew McCullough (a) *2016 Jeff Coston *2015 Darren Black *2014 John Cassidy *2013 Chris Griffin *2012 Jeff Gove *2011 Tim Feenstra *2010 Jeff Coston *2009 Brian Thornton *2008 Brian Nosler *2007 Tim Feenstra *2006 Josh Immordino (a) *2005 Michael Combs *2004 Keith Coleman *2003 Todd Erwin *2002 Bill Porter *2001 Jeff Coston *2000 Todd Erwin *1999 Jeff Coston *1998 Keith Liedes *1997 Keith Coleman (a) *1996 Jeff Coston *1995 Jeff Gove *1994 Rick Acton *1993 Todd Erwin *1992 Todd Erwin *1991 Jim Strickland *1990 Jim Strickland *1989 Brian Mogg *1988 Rod Marcum *1987 Don Bies *1986 Jeff Bloom ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denny Shute
Herman Densmore "Denny" Shute (October 25, 1904 – May 13, 1974) was an American professional golfer who won three major championships in the 1930s. Life and career Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Shute was the son of a golf pro from England; Hermon emigrated to the United States to work as the assistant professional at the Euclid Club. Shute was raised in West Virginia and Ohio and attended Western Reserve University (now Case Western Reserve University) in Cleveland, and was a member of Phi Gamma Delta. He was married on March 20, 1930 to Hettie Marie Potts, and they had one child, a daughter, Nancy Paige. Shute won the Open Championship at St Andrews in 1933 in a playoff and the 1936 and 1937 PGA Championships, then conducted at match play. He was the last man to win consecutive PGA Championships before Tiger Woods did so in 1999 and 2000. Shute was a member of the U.S. team in the Ryder Cup on three occasions: 1931, 1933, and 1937. In 1933, he missed a putt to tie the competiti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miami International Four-Ball
The Miami International Four-Ball was a golf tournament on the PGA Tour from 1924 to 1954. It was played primarily at what is now the Miami Springs Golf and Country Club in Miami, Florida. It was also played at the Miami Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables, Florida from 1939 to 1942 and at the Normandy Shore Club in Miami Beach, Florida from 1952 to 1954. It was played with eight two-man teams in single elimination match play initially. It went to 16 teams in 1926 and to 32 teams in 1950. In 1954, 40 teams played in a 72-hole stroke play format. Winners Miami Beach International Four-Ball *1954 Tommy Bolt and Dick Mayer *1953 ''No tournament'' *1952 Ted Kroll and Lew Worsham *1951 ''No tournament'' Miami International Four-Ball *1950 Pete Cooper and Claude Harmon *1949 Jim Ferrier and Cary Middlecoff *1948 Jim Ferrier and Cary Middlecoff *1947 Jimmy Demaret and Ben Hogan *1946 Jimmy Demaret and Ben Hogan *1945 Harold "Jug" McSpaden and Byron Nelson *1943-44 ''No tournament du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ohio Open
The Ohio Open is the Ohio state open golf tournament, open to both amateur and professional golfers. It is organized by the Northern Ohio section of the PGA of America. It was first played in 1924 and has been played annually (with minor disruptions) at a variety of courses around the state. It was considered a PGA Tour event in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Winners *2022 Jordan Gilkison (amateur) *2021 Jake McBride *2020 Alex Weiss *2019 Stephen Gangluff *2018 Stephen Gangluff *2017 Chase Wilson *2016 Tim Crouch *2015 Justin Lower *2014 Tim Ailes *2013 Colin Biles *2012 Justin Lower *2011 Mike Emery *2010 Bob Sowards *2009 Vaughn Snyder *2008 Tyler Riley *2007 Eric Frishette *2006 Danny Sahl *2005 Rob Moss *2004 Bob Sowards *2003 Ryan Dennis *2002 Bob Sowards *2001 Rob Moss *2000 Ken Tanigawa *1999 Rob Moss *1998 Chris Black *1997 Nevin Sutcliffe *1996 Dennis Miller *1995 Ivan Smith *1994 Chris Smith *1993 Mitch Camp *1992 Chris Smith *1991 Jack Ferenz *1990 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Houston Open (early PGA Tour)
The Houston Open was a golf tournament in Texas in the early years of the PGA Tour, played sporadically in Houston between 1922 and 1938. The last two editions were at par-71 River Oaks Country Club River Oaks Country Club is a country club in the River Oaks neighborhood in Houston, Texas. The club has hosted the River Oaks International Tennis Tournament since 1931. It is located at 1600 River Oaks Boulevard, Houston TX 77019. History Rive ..., played February 11–14, 1937, and December 29–31, 1938. The area received an annual tournament in 1946, and River Oaks was the site for its first edition. # Scheduled 54 holes ^ Played over 64 holes (holes 16 and 17 unplayable) * Scheduled 36 holes Notes and references {{Former PGA Tour Events Former PGA Tour events Golf in Houston Sports competitions in Houston ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oklahoma City Open
The Oklahoma City Open Invitational was a golf tournament on the PGA Tour that played at various clubs in Oklahoma City Oklahoma City (), officially the City of Oklahoma City, and often shortened to OKC, is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, it ranks 20th among United States cities in population, a .... The tournament first played in the 1920s under the name Oklahoma City Open. After a hiatus of nearly three decades, the PGA Tour returned to Oklahoma City in the 1950s. The 1962–1967 events were held at Quail Creek Golf & Country Club. Tournament hosts Winners Notes References Former PGA Tour events Golf in Oklahoma Sports in Oklahoma City {{OklahomaCity-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Carlos Cemetery (Monterey, California)
San Carlos Cemetery, also known as San Carlos Catholic Cemetery, was established as San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo in 1834, and is located at 792 Fremont Street in Monterey, California, Monterey, California. It is a Catholic Church, Catholic cemetery. History Burials started in 1832, two years prior to becoming an official cemetery and there are some unmarked graves. In 1939, the eastern land of the Monterey City Cemetery (or Cementerio El Encinal) was combined to increase the space. The remains of many of the early local families are at San Carlos Cemetery, and it ranges from prominent Hispanic and European settlers, including working-class Sicilians (many worked in the local fishing industry); as well as immigrant families from China, the Philippines, and Japan. In 1944, a local named Harry Downie led the town to repair Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, and he built two 20-ft tall religious crosses (nicknamed the ''Portola Crespi crosses'') to replace the missing orig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abe Espinosa
Abelard George "Abe" Espinsosa (February 9, 1889 – February 13, 1980) was an American professional golfer who is best known as the first Hispanic-American to win a significant professional championship. Born in Monterey, California, Espinosa was of Spanish descent, a club professional in Oakland, Chicago (Columbian Golf Club and Medinah Country Club), and at Shreveport Country Club in Louisiana, where one of his caddies was future U.S. Open Champion Tommy Bolt. Espinosa's younger brother Al (1891–1957) was also a professional golfer; both were known for their dashing, stylish attire on the links. Espinosa's first PGA Tour win came at the Western Open in 1928. His best finish in a major was a tie for seventh at the U.S. Open in 1924. After his playing days were over, he became involved in golf course architecture and design; his works include Heart River Municipal Golf Course in Dickinson, North Dakota. Professional wins (4) PGA Tour wins (3) *1928 Western Open, Chicago Op ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mexican Open (golf)
The Mexican Open ( es, Abierto Mexicano de Golf), also known as the Mexico Open and Abierto Mexicano de Golf, is the national open golf tournament of Mexico. History First played in 1944 at the Club de Golf Chapultepec, it was an event on the Tour de las Américas between 2003 and 2006, being co-sanctioned by the European Challenge Tour from 2004 to 2006. It became a Nationwide Tour event in 2008, and was rescheduled from December to January, which resulted in no tournament in 2007. Due to the outbreak of swine flu in 2009, the Mexican Open was rescheduled from May to September. In 2013, the tournament was moved to March and became an official event for PGA Tour Latinoamérica. The tournament would also be moved to Club de Golf Mexico. In 2022, the tournament became an official event on the PGA Tour, with a purse of $7,300,000 and awarding 500 FedEx Cup The FedEx Cup is a championship trophy for the PGA Tour. Its introduction marked the first time that men's professional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winged Foot Golf Club
Winged Foot Golf Club is a private golf club in the northeastern United States, located in Mamaroneck, New York, a suburb northeast of New York City. The club was founded in 1921, by a group largely made up of members of The New York Athletic Club, and opened in June 1923. Winged Foot's name and logo are taken directly from a sculpture in the lobby floor of the New York Athletic Club in Manhattan. Winged Foot has two 18-hole golf courses, the West and the East, both of which were designed by A. W. Tillinghast. The West Course is a par 72 that measures ; it has a course rating of 76.4 and a slope of 140. The East Course is a par 72 that measures ; it has a course rating of 73.6 and a slope of 140. ''Golf Digest ranked the West Course 8th and the East Course 65th in its 2009-10 listing of ''America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses''. In 2019 Winged Foot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as the last course Tillinghast designed that was complemented by a Clifford C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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