June 15, 1947
The U.S. Open was played at St. Louis Country Club and televised on KSD-TV. It was the first televised golf match in the nation.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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