FOR the amateur-professional 36 holes scratch event which marked the final day of the Kingston Heath open meeting. there lined up an impressively talented entry from both camps. Dull and calm conditions, with the wonderful championship course in great order, made practically ideal conditions for scoring. Yet Don Thomson, professional at the London Stores, was the only ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Sporting Globe (Melbourne, Vic. : 1922 - 1954), Wed 18 May 1932, Page 12
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