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Chris Buie

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Archive of Tillinghast/PGA Letters
« on: May 17, 2019, 09:14:55 AM »
I didn't see this posted on here - apologies if it already has been.

As many of you know, Tillinghast took a very long tour of American courses for the PGA.
We can now read through his correspondence here:

http://www.tillinghast.net/Tillinghast/PGA_LETTERS_35.html

David_Tepper

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Re: Archive of Tillinghast/PGA Letters
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2019, 10:58:46 AM »
Chris B. -

The most recent "State of the Game" podcast is deep dive into the Tillinghast/PGA letters. Well worth hearing.

https://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2019/5/8/state-of-the-game-93-aw-tillinghasts-pga-tour-with-the-pga-of-americas-bob-denney-plus-other-vital-stuff

DT
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PCCraig

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Re: Archive of Tillinghast/PGA Letters
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2019, 12:31:20 PM »
His visit on November 8th to Shoreacres is a pretty interesting read.
H.P.S.

Jim_Kennedy

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Re: Archive of Tillinghast/PGA Letters
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2019, 10:00:52 AM »
His visit on November 8th to Shoreacres is a pretty interesting read.


So is the next one, his aborted visit to a "Chicago" golf course which had an "amateur architect" for  club president..
"I never beat a well man in my life" - Harry Vardon

SWolffe

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Re: Archive of Tillinghast/PGA Letters
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2019, 10:46:18 AM »
Thanks for the plug! We are in the process (slow process) of updating the web site. Again appreciate the plug!!