AMERICAN GOLF TITLE
SHUTE DEFEATS THOMSON Beating James Thomson, the 20-year-old Scottish-born golfer, by three and two in the 36 holes final at Massachusetts, United States, Densmore Shute, former British open champion, won the 1936 American professional title. Shute was one up at the 18th hole. This is his first victory in this event, although he was runner-up in 1931. Shute reached the final when he beat Bill Melhorn by one hole in the semi-final. Shute and Thomson are both sons of
Britishers. Thomson’s father was bom at Hexham, and he himself is a native of North Berwick. Shute's father went to America from Northam, the North Devon village, situated near the Westward Ho golf links. Shute, 34 years old, won the British open championship in 1933 after a tie with Craig Wood, and is a Ryder Cup player. He was born in America, went to Ohio University, and turned professional eight years ago. He was one of the United States professional team which toured Australia and New Zealand three years ago.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20639, 30 January 1937, Page 16
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172AMERICAN GOLF TITLE Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20639, 30 January 1937, Page 16
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