Blair Park Golf Course Through Time
Enterprise golf writer Don Weed traces Blair Park on South Main from a 1931 nine hole dairy land course to an 18 hole facility today. He notes changes including reducing sand traps from 33 to seven and reflects on the sport’s growth and figures like Ben Hogan and Arnold Palmer shaping public interest.
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Blair Park Golf Course Sees Major Redesigns and Growth
The Blair Park municipal course has undergone substantial changes since 1931 including a redesigned 15th hole and a moved tee. The pro shop was rebuilt, greens kept tight, and the layout emphasizes long drives and precise chipping with notable risk on holes 14 and 7. Tomorrow preview notes Sedgefield.
Baker Sees Fate Flip at Atlanta 500 Weekend
Buddy Baker, racing at Atlanta International Raceway, endures a dramatic practice day with a collision involving Lee Roy Yarbrough and Paul Dean. Baker clocks a track record 158.70 mph in time trials after engine trouble earlier in the week, echoing a rollercoaster season.
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Tires spark controversy at Atlanta 500 race
At Atlanta International Raceway the 1 pm start of the Atlanta 500 faces a tire dilemma. A soft compound produced fastest practice speeds but poor durability. NASCAR rules require starting on the qualifying tire, risking loss of starting position if not used.
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Atlanta 500 lineup sparks tire strategy by teams
The Atlanta 500 starting field includes David Pearson on pole with 156.794 mph and Buddy Baker in 17th. Four factory-backed cars using soft tires face caution risk, prompting Dodge and Ford camps to debate strategy as Swede Savage and others consider early tire changes.
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Murphy Opens Lead in National Airlines Open
Miami AP reports Bob Murphy, 26, former amateur champion from Bartow, shot a four under par 68 to raise a three stroke lead with one round left in the National Airlines Open. He waited out long putts and a tough field as the event heads to final play.
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Murphy Dominates 3rd Round to Lead Miami Open
National Airlines 3rd round leader Murphy posted 54 holes at 203 13 under par while Lionel Hebert sits 3 behind at 206 after a 69. Stockton Baird Henry Snead Palmer all in the chase as the wind swept Country Club of Miami course.
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