Walter Travis
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Walter J. Travis was an American amateur golfer during the early 1900s. He was also a noted golf journalist and publisher, an innovator in all aspects of golf, a teacher, and golf course architect.
Travis in 1909
Travis at the beginning of the downswing (c. 1919). Note the flexing of the hickory shafts used during the period.
Travis with 1901 U.S. Amateur trophy and rubber-cored ball
United States Amateur Championship (golf)
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The United States Amateur Championship, commonly known as the U.S. Amateur, is the leading annual golf tournament in the United States for amateur golfers. It is organized by the United States Golf Association and is currently held each August over a 7-day period.
Jerry Pate with U.S. Amateur trophy, 1974
Watts Gunn (left) with Bobby Jones (holding trophy) at the 1925 U.S. Amateur, which Jones won.