Another occasion was during the Open at Hoylake in 1936. Finding that his putter failed to comply with the necessary regulations, Gene Sarazen borrowed an old brass-headed club with which he gave a brilliant exhibition of consistent green work throughout the week. The classic example, of course, was when Jimmy Marsden lent Bobby Jones an old rusty putter whilst playing over the Long Island course. Jones sank so many putts that Marsden. presented it to him at the end of the round.
The club was later christened "Calamity Jane" and brought immortal fame to its owner. What a pity that the late Harry Vardon was unable to find such inspiration, for, despite his wonderful record, he was, by his own confession, an indifferent putter.
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