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April 1, 1952
The News And Views
Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina
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Veteran golfer Gene Sarazen nearly repeated his famous 1935 double-eagle on the 13th hole during practice for the 1952 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Ga., scoring an eagle three instead. He followed with a birdie on the next hole, while playing partner Vic Ghezzi made a hole-in-one.
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Sarazen Almost Repeats Record
AUGUSTA, Ga. AP Veteran golfer Gene Sarazen almost reenacted his famed double-eagle shooting of the 1935 Masters Tournament yesterday when he practiced for the 1952 Masters.
Playing with Vic Ghezzi Sarazen scored an eagle three on the par five, 13th. On the dog-leg over lake 13th Sarazen scored a double eagle in 1935 to open a drive which eventually won the Masters.
After the double eagle the final regular round Sarazen overtook Craig Wood and the next day won the playoff for the championship.
Following his eagle yesterday, he scored a two on the par three next hole.
Ghezzi, however, dropped a hole in-one with a five-iron.
AUGUSTA, Ga. AP Veteran golfer Gene Sarazen almost reenacted his famed double-eagle shooting of the 1935 Masters Tournament yesterday when he practiced for the 1952 Masters.
Playing with Vic Ghezzi Sarazen scored an eagle three on the par five, 13th. On the dog-leg over lake 13th Sarazen scored a double eagle in 1935 to open a drive which eventually won the Masters.
After the double eagle the final regular round Sarazen overtook Craig Wood and the next day won the playoff for the championship.
Following his eagle yesterday, he scored a two on the par three next hole.
Ghezzi, however, dropped a hole in-one with a five-iron.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Gene Sarazen
Masters Tournament
Double Eagle
Eagle
Hole In One
Golf Practice
What entities or persons were involved?
Gene Sarazen
Vic Ghezzi
Craig Wood
Where did it happen?
Augusta, Ga.
Story Details
Key Persons
Gene Sarazen
Vic Ghezzi
Craig Wood
Location
Augusta, Ga.
Event Date
1952
Story Details
Gene Sarazen, practicing for the 1952 Masters, scored an eagle on the 13th hole, nearly repeating his 1935 double-eagle that helped him win the tournament by overtaking Craig Wood. He then birdied the next hole, while Vic Ghezzi made a hole-in-one.