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GolfClubAtlas.com => Golf Course Architecture Discussion Group => Topic started by: Rick Lane on April 26, 2018, 03:50:01 PM

Title: Tillinghast and Sarazen
Post by: Rick Lane on April 26, 2018, 03:50:01 PM

Doing some research, and trying to find out for certain if these two knew each other.   Tillinghast designed Fresh Meadow in 1922/23, and  23 year old Sarazen (with three majors under his belt) was first pro in 1925, but I so far have no evidence that they knew each other.  Its been opined that Tillie might have recommended Sarazen for the job, but no proof.   For the 1932 US Open at Fresh Meadow, Sarazen resigned as pro so as not to jinx his chances (it worked), and Tillinghast was in attendance, so its likely they met, but no proof.  Sarazen got his start at Brooklawn in 1916 and Tillinghast was brought there in 1929, possibly recommended by Sarazen, but no proof.   Tillinghast didn't play tournament golf after 1915, so they likely never played together competitively. 
If anyone has anything interesting, please jump in!   

Title: Re: Tillinghast and Sarazen
Post by: Marty Bonnar on April 27, 2018, 10:31:10 AM

Give it a day or two, Rick.
A photo, drawing or some signatures on a napkin are bound to appear.
Maybe they met in a trench in France in WWI?
Please excuse the flippant post. Couldn't resist when questions re Tilly are asked!
Cheers,
F.