Scot retains golf title
(N.Z.P.A.-Reuter —Copt/npht) GANTON (England!. Scotland’s Bernard Gallacher became the first golfer to Min the British Masters tournament in successive years when he scored a two-stroke victory over Dale Hayes, of South Africa. Gallacher shot a three-over-par 74 In the final round to finish with a 72-hole total of 289—five over par. Brian Barnes, of Britain, was third.
Bob Charles, of New Zealand, finished on 303 with rounds of 82, 75, 73. and 73. In Napa, California. Johnnv Miller birdied the final two holes to take a one-stroke lead after three rounds of the $175,000 Kaiser international golf tournament at the Silverado Country Club.
Rod Curl equalled the course record with a 64. highlighted bv a slx-under-par 30 on the back nine, and was tied with Gene Littler for second place. Don January equalled the course record the previous day by birdying six of the last seven holes.
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Press, Volume CXV, Issue 33966, 6 October 1975, Page 16
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151Scot retains golf title Press, Volume CXV, Issue 33966, 6 October 1975, Page 16
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