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Ridgemoor Country Club Illinois pin flag William Langford open ryder 1905 pga

Ridgemoor Country Club Illinois pin flag William Langford open ryder 1905 pga

$ 105.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Product: Flag
  • Original/Reprint: Original
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Sport: Golf-PGA

    Description

    The 18-hole "Ridgemoor" course at the Ridgemoor Country Club facility in Chicago, Illinois features 6,922 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 74.1 and it has a slope rating of 137 on Bent grass. Designed by William B. Langford, ASGCA/(R) Robert M. Lohmann
    The greatest competitive moment in Ridgemoor's history came to fruition in 1942. The Hale America National Open was arranged to replace the
    United States Open
    that was canceled due to World War II, and would be staged at Ridgemoor Country Club. Sponsored by the
    Chicago District Golf Association
    , the
    United States Golf Association
    and the
    PGA of America
    , the Hale America raised over ,000 for the
    Navy Relief Society
    and
    USO
    , and achieved legendary status thanks to its winner.
    Ben Hogan
    's 17 under par 271 across the four days, including a course record 62 in the second round, captured the Hale America by three strokes over
    Jimmy Demaret
    and
    Mike Turnesa
    . The tournament has gained some infamy, as debates ensue if the Hale America should be regarded as a U.S. Open. Officially, it is not recognized as such.