Olin Dutra
Name:
Olin A. DutraAlso known as:
King KongCountry:
USALived:
[1901-1983]. Born on Jan 17, 1901 in Monterey, California. Died on May 5, 1901 in Newman, California.Original/Home Club:
Del Monte CC (as a caddie).Occupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
1924MAJORS (2): US PGA Championship (1932); US Open (1934). PGA Tour wins (19). Ryder Cup player (1933, 1935)
Dutra was most prominent in the early 1930s.
Majors
USGA
The US Open (38th) (June 7-9). Second-placed Gene Sarazen (USA) finished 1 shot behind Olin Dutra (USA). [East Course, Merion GC, Ardmore, nr Philadelphia, PA. Operated at this time by Merion Cricket Club].
America
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Played as the Miami Biltmore Open (Dec 10-13). Second-placed Mike Turnesa (USA) finished 2 shots behind Olin Dutra (USA). [The Biltmore, Coral Gables, Miami, FL]. Note: Dutra entered this event in the first division (for pros who did well in the year's major championships), while Turnesa represented the second division, for pros who seldom or never participated in the majors. Orville Wright (USA) was third overall and second among the first division entrants; Abe Espinosa (USA) was fifth overall, and second amongst the second division players.
Majors
PGA of America
The US PGA Championship (15th) (Aug 31-Sep 4). Dutra (USA) beat Frank Walsh (USA) 4 and 3 in the 36-hole final. [Keller GC, St Paul, Minnesota].
America
Metropolitan GA
Played as the Metropolitan Open (July 14-16). Second-placed Walter Kozak (USA) finished 2 shots behind Olin Dutra (USA). [Lido GC, Lido Beach, NY; at the time Lido CC].
Presidents Cup: Geoff Ogilvy’s International Team take on Brandt Snedeker’s USA Team at the revered Medinah Country Club, near Chicago. The Internationals are trying to halt a run of 11 consecutive American wins. (Sept 24-27).
French Open: Continental Europe’s oldest national championship, dating from 1906, is once again staged on the Albatros Course at Le Golf National, near Paris. Defending champion is America’s Michael Kim. (Sept 24-27).
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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