Golfer at the Palos Verdes Open Golf Tournament, Palos Verdes Golf Club.

Abstract/Description: Image shows an unidentified golfer finishing his swing at the Palos Verdes $2,500 "Open" Golf Tournament, which was held December 30 & 31, 1927 through January 1, 1928 at the Palos Verdes Golf Club. Al Gruber, assistant golf pro, is visible in center standing with hands on hips, wearing a tie, dark sweater and light-colored plus-fours. The young boy standing second from left is Keegan Low, son of Colonel John Chambers Low. A large chalkboard and group of tournment officials with other competing golfers are visible in background, with the golf course in the distance. The two-story, eleven-room Spanish-style clubhouse [not visible], is located at 3301 Via Campesina in Val Monte. The golf course, which was designed by George C. Thomas Jr. and built by William P. Bell, opened on November 15, 1924, with landscaping designed by the Olmsted brothers.
Subject(s): Portraits
Gruber, Al
Low, Keegan
Palos Verdes Golf Club (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)
Country clubs--California--Palos Verdes Estates
Golf Tournaments
Date Created: 1928-01-01
Title: Golfer at the Palos Verdes Open Golf Tournament, Palos Verdes Golf Club.
Name(s): Howard, Clarence E., architect
Olmsted Associates, architect
Date Created: 1928-01-01
Extent: 1 photographic print (b/w); 8 x 10 in.
Abstract/Description: Image shows an unidentified golfer finishing his swing at the Palos Verdes $2,500 "Open" Golf Tournament, which was held December 30 & 31, 1927 through January 1, 1928 at the Palos Verdes Golf Club. Al Gruber, assistant golf pro, is visible in center standing with hands on hips, wearing a tie, dark sweater and light-colored plus-fours. The young boy standing second from left is Keegan Low, son of Colonel John Chambers Low. A large chalkboard and group of tournment officials with other competing golfers are visible in background, with the golf course in the distance. The two-story, eleven-room Spanish-style clubhouse [not visible], is located at 3301 Via Campesina in Val Monte. The golf course, which was designed by George C. Thomas Jr. and built by William P. Bell, opened on November 15, 1924, with landscaping designed by the Olmsted brothers.
Identifier(s): 000028589 (Bar Code)
734 (Negative Number)
Note(s):

Date Built: 1924

Photo Source: Palos Verdes Homes Association

PVH building permit #22.
Subject(s): Portraits
Gruber, Al
Low, Keegan
Palos Verdes Golf Club (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)
Country clubs--California--Palos Verdes Estates
Golf Tournaments
Held by: Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library.
Location: Local History Room.
Shelf locator: PVLH.PVGC.23.194
Restrictions on Access: Electronically digitized by the Palos Verdes Library District from the Palos Verdes Library Local History Room Photo Collection. Copyright status must be investigated before publishing or commercial use. To obtain permission and images for publication purposes please contact the Palos Verdes Library District.
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