Unclear text fragment on Burke and Marr in play
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled golf like terms and unclear sequence about Burke, Marr, a GGO lead, and ball actions. no coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable fragments.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1969
Page
12
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled golf like terms and unclear sequence about Burke, Marr, a GGO lead, and ball actions. no coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable fragments.
The High Point Enterprise reports Marr carded a 66 featuring six birdies and only one bogey on the seventh hole. He drained key putts including 30 and over 50 foot makes as he moved ahead, noting yesterday's easier 68 while planning to birdie the par fives today.
The Greater Greensboro Open shows a record purse and rising crowds but notable absences. Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus skipped the event this year, fueling concern that top players may trend away, risking the tournament's appeal and future dates.
The GGO faces critique over timing as players weigh Masters preparation. ESPN style comments from Dave Marr and Lee Trevino highlight greens conditions and the need for course improvements. Hith Point amateur Dale Morey remains near the leaders at halfway, with weather and atmosphere favored by some players.
Willow Creek Pro Am Day at Sedgefield as Sonny Ridenhour and amateur Dale Morey, both from High Point, post three under par 199 to qualify for the final two days of the Greater Greensboro Open. Ridenhour notes erratic play and windy conditions may affect scores while Dave Marr leads by five.
Charlie Sifford, Negro pro, may skip the Greater Greensboro Open again after heckling during the second round at Sedgefield. Four spectators were removed. Sifford, who shot 71 to finish 145, criticized the event as no longer worth attending. Officials apologized, noting his long-favored status with Greensboro fans.
In Greensboro Randy Glover pulled out with a bad back while Gary Player, famed for his fitness crusade, used his round to counter critics who question his regimen. The piece portrays Player defending the value of staying in top shape despite injuries.
Dewitt Weaver fails to qualify for final two rounds of the 32nd Greater Greensboro Open with a two day 150 while noting a breakthrough in his swing. He credits wife for spotting a flaw, says he found the fix and plans satellite events before the Masters.
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