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Big swing . . . low score: Tom Weiskopf is on his way to firing a course record 65 yesterday in the opening round of the Canadian Open golf tournament(...)
Big swing . . . low score: Tom Weiskopf is on his way to firing a course record 65 yesterday in the opening round of the Canadian Open golf tournament(...)

Big swing . . . low score: Tom Weiskopf is on his way to firing a course record 65 yesterday in the opening round of the Canadian Open golf tournament(...)

Date7/24/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Big swing . . . low score: Tom Weiskopf is on his way to firing a course record 65 yesterday in the opening round of the Canadian Open golf tournament at the Royal Montreal Golf Club. Weiskopf was joined by Jack Nicklaus, also with a 65, as the pros tore apart course. Total of 35 golfers beat par in yesterday's round.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0088597F
    Superb shot: Tom Weiskopf looks with agonizing anticipation as chip shot rolls toward the pin on the 18th green in yesterday's Canadian Open golf tournament at the Royal Montreal club
    Superb shot: Tom Weiskopf looks with agonizing anticipation as chip shot rolls toward the pin on the 18th green in yesterday's Canadian Open golf tournament at the Royal Montreal club
    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
    7/27/1975
    Out: Jack Ncklaus (left) chats with Tom Weiskopf, the defending champion, during a break in play at the Canadian Open golf tournament in Windsor
    Out: Jack Ncklaus (left) chats with Tom Weiskopf, the defending champion, during a break in play at the Canadian Open golf tournament in Windsor
    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
    7/23/1976
    Tom Weiskopf admires the Peter Jackson Trophy-an Eskimo carving-which he won by shooting final-round 70 for 10-under-par 278 yesterday in the Canadian Open at Richelieu Valley
    Tom Weiskopf admires the Peter Jackson Trophy-an Eskimo carving-which he won by shooting final-round 70 for 10-under-par 278 yesterday in the Canadian Open at Richelieu Valley
    Spremo, Boris
    7/29/1973
    This is golf Gibby Gilbert, first round leader in Canadian Open golf tournament in London, ponders what to do after he overhot green on the 18th hole (...)
    This is golf Gibby Gilbert, first round leader in Canadian Open golf tournament in London, ponders what to do after he overhot green on the 18th hole (...)
    Goode, Jeff
    7/3/1970
    Record round. Glendale's Gary Maue plays shot from round on 18th hole on his way to a course record 63 at Islington club. Looking on are his partners (...)
    Record round. Glendale's Gary Maue plays shot from round on 18th hole on his way to a course record 63 at Islington club. Looking on are his partners (...)
    Spremo, Boris
    8/23/1977
    Fore!, Jays' Dave Parker would have been at home on the golf course on this swing as he misses a low pitch from California Angel Mike Fetters. But Jay(...)
    Fore!, Jays' Dave Parker would have been at home on the golf course on this swing as he misses a low pitch from California Angel Mike Fetters. But Jay(...)
    Bock, Tony
    10/1/1991
    Tony Jacklin (right), British Open golf champ, glances over his shoulder at the putting style of Doug Sanders in yesterday's opening round of the Cana(...)
    Tony Jacklin (right), British Open golf champ, glances over his shoulder at the putting style of Doug Sanders in yesterday's opening round of the Cana(...)
    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
    7/24/1969
    Gary Cowan of Kitchener, playing his first tournament in three months, had a 69 yesterday to lead the first round of the Ontario Amateur golf champion(...)
    Gary Cowan of Kitchener, playing his first tournament in three months, had a 69 yesterday to lead the first round of the Ontario Amateur golf champion(...)
    Cowan, Gary
    7/10/1974
    Finance Minister Michael Wilson finds it's easier to lower a deficit than sink a putt during a Canadian Open warmup tournament at Oakdale golf club in Oakville yesterday
    Finance Minister Michael Wilson finds it's easier to lower a deficit than sink a putt during a Canadian Open warmup tournament at Oakdale golf club in Oakville yesterday
    Bock, Tony
    6/19/1989
    Leader in openm Gibby GIlbert lines up a putt enroute to a sparkling 65, low score by one shot over two other golfers among 144 in field. Par took quite a beating
    Leader in openm Gibby GIlbert lines up a putt enroute to a sparkling 65, low score by one shot over two other golfers among 144 in field. Par took quite a beating
    Goode, Jeff
    7/2/1970
    Fine form, Jack Nicklaus, who played a practice round at Toronto Golf Club yesterday, commented on the improved condition of Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, where the Canadian Open begins Thursday
    Fine form, Jack Nicklaus, who played a practice round at Toronto Golf Club yesterday, commented on the improved condition of Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, where the Canadian Open begins Thursday
    Loek, Dick
    7/26/1982
    Hard at work, sharpening up his game for today's first round of Canadian Open golf championship at Cherry Hill Club in Fort Erie is Jim Jamieson. Rela(...)
    Hard at work, sharpening up his game for today's first round of Canadian Open golf championship at Cherry Hill Club in Fort Erie is Jim Jamieson. Rela(...)
    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
    7/5/1972