Johnson keeps marching after Jackson win in 138 strokes
Marion golfer Bill Johnson, 23, fresh from a record 138 strokes at the Jackson Invitational, prides a longer tee, higher flight, and improved chipping and putting. He topped Crab Orchard play with a 33 one under par finish, while Ben Gelman notes his steady accuracy and mental discipline amid a busy tournament slate.
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Ben Gelman
Southern Illinoisan
Crab Orchard
Bill Johnson
Marion
Bill
Johnson
Marion High School
Georgia Southern
Mildred Smith
Carterville
Bob
Don
Paducah
West Frankfort
Golf Tips for Middle and Long Irons From Frank Beard
Frank Beard explains middle irons as the most important for beginners and outlines two key adjustments: position near the middle of stance and a longer swing for more control. He notes long irons 1 2 3 are harder to handle yet can be used off tees in tight spots, emphasizing smooth swings and letting the club do the work.
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Assa
Kirk's team wins SIGA pro am golf at Sparta
Jim Kirk former Jackson Country Club pro led Southern Illinois Golf Association's annual pro am in Sparta winning low pro prize with a 67 and captaining the 60 tied for team victory with Blewett Ortyl and Belbas. Dwight Witherspoon Crab Orchard and others tied for second at 60. Idoux Belleville claimed 68 for second prize.
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Jim Kirk
Jackson Country Club
Southern Illinois Golf Association
Sparta
Kirk
Bill Blewett
Carbondale
Blewett
Ron Ortyl
Phil Belbas
Crab Orchard
Dwight Witherspoon
Bill Johnson
Jim Qualls
Bill Koeneman
Witherspoon
SIGA
Clete Idoux
Belleville
Idoux
Orty
Belbas
Johnson
Qualls
Koeneman
Terry Rohlfing
Bill Spurgeon
Joe Barber
Pie Reid
Bill Hawley
Kent Bloom
Ron Wright
Pursie Pipes
Wyatt Lasater
John Prince
Gene Carello
West Frankfort
Willard Huey
Jan Jansco
Randy Lewis
Dick Lehmann
Virg Hensley
al Manwarning
Bill Story
Carmi
Bill Rector
Steve Coale
Mike Coale
Jim Batson
O. Wehrheim
al Geiger
Jim White
Bob Williams
Ed Jones
Jake Gore
Tony Stevens
John Blankinship
Hardy Crews
Butch Grob
Don Johnson
Bob Johnson
Jack Lloyd
Charles Elder
Webb Competes in Illinois Women’s Amateur Golf
Dorothy Webb of Murphysboro joins 136 entries as the Illinois Women’s State Amateur opens in Springfield. She was runner up in the Southern Illinois Association tournament this week. The event starts with a qualifying round, then match play begins Tuesday and the 36 hole finals in the championship flight are Friday. Lois Drake of LaGrange defends as champion.
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Dorothy Webb
Murphysboro
Springfield
Tri-State pro am golf tournament at Jackson Country Club
A Tri-State pro am event is set for Monday at Jackson Country Club. The handicap tournament features four players per team and is open to any area golfer. Entry fee is $6 and all players must register by noon.
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Jackson Country Club
Rhode Island Women’s Amateur Champion Crowned
In Warwick Joanne Gunderson Car ner defeated Julie Greene four and two to win the Rhode Island women’s amateur golf title. The final match concluded Friday at the state championship event.
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Warwick
R.I
Joanne Gunderson Carner
Rhode Island
Julie Greene
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Mrs. Webb
Journey
Dick, Weber
RAIA
WINGS
Colgate
N. Park
Herrin
Penette
Yonkers
N.Y
Soviet Union
United Nations
Yonkers Raceway
General Radiator, Inc
P. O
Mt. Vernon
Illinois
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