| Masters Golf: Burke Overcomes 8 Stroke Lead To Win | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1617 |
| Catalog #: | 354022 | |
| Clip Number: | 354022-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 029-030-04 | |
| Timecode: | 00:13:03 - 00:14:02 | |
| Location: | Augusta, Georgia | |
| Year Shot: | 1956 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Spectators, Sports LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Georgia SPORTS/GOLF: Professional SPORTS/GOLF: Tournament | |
| Description: | Ken Venturi the amateur is four strokes up on his nearest competitor Cary Middlecoff. Going into the final round and 8 strokes behind Venturi going into the final round is Jack Burke Jr. Ken going into the final round of the Master Tournament with a four stroke lead, he fades in the finish as young Pro, Jack Burke Jr. rallies to win the coveted title by one stroke. A brilliant display of skill, and one of the most dramatic finales in sports. Establishing shot - Ken Venturi the amateur swings and hits the golf ball. CUS - Ken Venturi. MS - Cary Middlecoff is teeing off swinging at the golf ball. MS - Jack Burke Jr. 8 - strokes behind is at the tee. MS - Golf fans. Golf fans following the golfers. MS - Jack Burke Jr. swings at the ball out of the trap and puts his ball 4-ft. from the cup. He swings at the ball, it goes into the hole and he wins the game by 1-stroke. CUS - He is awarder the Green Master's coat from his fellow pros. and $6,000. | |
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