Golf Compendium

"Even par" and "level par" are golf scoring terms that mean a golfer's score is the same as par, whether for a single hole (for example, scoring 4 on a par-4 hole ) or for the full course (e.g., scoring 72 on a par-72 course). "Level par" and "even par" can also be applied to any stretch or collection of holes within a round.

The 1952 U.S. Women's Open was the seventh time this major championship was played. Louise Suggs became the tournament's second two-time winner with a record-setting score.

Angel Miguel was one of the top Spanish golfers on the European circuit in the 1950s and 1960s. Called by many in his home country "a pioneer of golf in Spain," Miguel's biggest trophy was the individual title in the 1958 World Cup (not to mention numerous national opens, including two Spanish Opens).

The Agfa-Gevaert Tournament was a professional golf tournament played in England for close to 10 years in the 1960s and 1970s. It was part of the British and European circuit that preceded the formation of today's European Tour.

"Over par" is a golf scoring term that means a golfer has completed a hole, a collection of holes, or the full round in more strokes that the par of those holes. A golfer is over par, for example, if she plays a par-72 golf course in 80 strokes.

The 1953 U.S. Women's Open was the eighth time this major was played, but it was the first time it was conducted by the USGA, which took over the tournament from the LPGA. Betsy Rawls became champion by beating Jackie Pung in a playoff.

Eric Monti won three times on the PGA Tour in the 1950s and 1960s. He was also noted as a teacher of the game, particularly to some very famous celebrities who were members at the club in Los Angeles where Monti served as pro for more than 40 years.

"Under par" is a golf scoring term that means a golfer has completed a hole, a collection of holes, or the full round in fewer strokes than the par of those holes. A golfer is under par, for example, if she plays a par-72 golf course in just 70 strokes.

The 1954 U.S. Women's Open was the ninth time this major championship was played. The winner was Babe Didrikson Zaharias by a whopping 12 strokes. It was her final appearance as a player in this championship.