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Locke hailed as top golfer awaits major tests abroad
A Chicago sports column profiles Bobby Locke of South Africa as the leading golfer of his era. It notes Locke's ongoing invasions into American golf, including the Goodall Round Robin at Wykagyl and the U S Open at Detroit, with praise for his swing and short game. Hogan will miss the Round Robin but compete at Oakland Hills. Locke faces rivals like Mangrum Snead Ferrier Riegel Demaret. The piece remarks on aging greats and the need for new stars while highlighting Locke’s consistency and concentration.
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