Golf GREENSBORO OPEN
Casper Heads Off Soucliak (N.Z. Press Assn.—Copyright) GREENSBORO (North Carolinai April 15. Bill Casper came from three strokes down in the last nine holse today to win the Greensboro open golf tournament by one stroke over Mike Souchak. who lost his touch after an outward round of 31. Casper finished with a three-under-par 68 for a total of 275 to win first prize of 5300 dollars. Souchak returned 69 for a 276 and second prize of 3400 dollars. The veteran, Sam Snead, playing with Souchak, in the final threesome, also scored 39 for 278 and third prize of 2200 dollars. The New Zealander, Boc Charles, finished well down the list. A disastrous final round of 77 gave him a tournament total of 292. He won 316 dollars. The masters’ champion Arnold Palmer, finished with 69 for 284 and a tie for fifth olace with Mason Rudolph.
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Press, Volume CI, Issue 29800, 17 April 1962, Page 22
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