Remembering Bobby Jones: Sarasota’s Grand Slam Golfer
December 5, 2016 | Posted in Uncategorized | By Brian
Perhaps it’s our average year-round temperature (83 degrees F) or our beautiful natural surroundings, but whatever the case may be, serious golfers have been attracted to Sarasota for well over 100 years. The Sarasota Herald Tribune recently published an article by Sarasota Historian Jeff LaHurd that offers a glimpse into our area’s Golf-filled history including the legacy of champion Bobby Jones.
Photo courtesy Sarasota Herald Tribune. “Although as an amateur Jones could not accept cash, for his appearance at the Bobby Jones Golf Course dedication he was presented with a new Pierce Arrow, one of the finest cars of the day. Affixed to the front grill in large silver script was written ‘Sarasota.’”
SARASOTA DEPARTMENT OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES