It's so wonderful to see the players using long irons for their approach shots into a par 4 green. We don't see that anymore in the modern professional game. It's all Driver - Wedge now. Great upload.

@TrevorStymie

Ай бұрын

Great comment. It's a totally different game now. Cheers

@newnoggin2

12 күн бұрын

Very true! I lay the complete blame on the USGA. They let the ball and equipment get to a ridiculous point . Playing some of the same courses, some modern pros are hitting the ball the ball 30 to 40 yards farther than Jack Nicklaus. They should be ashamed.

I worked for Mr. Leonard at the Desert Island CC in Rancho Mirage, CA in 1975 and 1976. I remember him as a nice man who demanded a good work ethic and great customer service. I really didn't know about his achievements, but he did help me with my golf. It's been interesting, over the years, to learn more about his career. Thank you for posting this video.

George, what a swing,! Stan too. Just fantastic. This is great, thanks Trevor

Thought I'd seen them all, but wow was i wrong! Saved for multiple views for friends. Hitting 2 irons, 4 woods etc...did they ever show or comment on the balls being used other than they were the American size? I also liked lumber video!

In one additional comment, not only was this Knudson's finest putting performance, it was the only time it could be referred to as putting!! His other putting performances in televised matches were so miserable that they totally undermined his tee to green artistry. That he won eight times on tour is a testament to his shotmaking brilliance. The more George Knudson videos of any kind, the better!!

@TrevorStymie

28 күн бұрын

Well said Donald. A question I ponder from time to time is just how many wins George would have had with even half-decent putting?

Thanks so much for sharing this video! Been looking for the full version for a long time.

@TrevorStymie

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

that 3 iron shot at 7:25 was absolute butter. (Edit: had tee shot yards initially but was corrected)

@TrevorStymie

Ай бұрын

Agreed.

@chrisbeeton9903

Ай бұрын

265 was the tee shot.

@fleurko1791

Ай бұрын

@@chrisbeeton9903ah you’re right I missed that part. Thought he was describing the approach. Even still an immaculate swing

@JimSweeney-rf4lm

18 күн бұрын

3 iron from about 170 yards!

luv watching Stan slap the putt with his right wrist like Casper & Palmer....another era 👍

@TrevorStymie

19 күн бұрын

Indeed, it is a different time. Thanks for the comment.

Thanks for the upload, always love to see new (old) shell matches and this course is stunning. Knudson is a great player to watch as well. Both guys on fire for a stretch.

@TrevorStymie

Ай бұрын

It is truly a beautiful course. I appreciate your comment. Cheers my friend

Wonderful! thanks.

@TrevorStymie

29 күн бұрын

Cheers!

To comment further, Knudson played the par fives in five under par!! This is a perfect example of what an artist the sweet swinging Canadian was. George Knudson's swing had to be top five all time. And he was an even greater striker of the ball. Like Hogan, Knudson was calable of incredibke rounds when the blade cooperated.

This has got to be one of the best matches ever!

@TrevorStymie

28 күн бұрын

Agreed my friend!

these guys could putt. enjoyed the match.

The year I was born , 59 years ago … wow!

Nice video

@TrevorStymie

Ай бұрын

Cheers

Capilano- like many of Canada's best course, designed but the great Stanley Thompson.

Much like Ben Hogan in the Shells World of golf matchup with his great rival Sam Snead. Knudson was his usual phenomenal self from tee to green. Only this time, he renembered his putter!! Had Knudson been even a decent putter, he would have been an all time great. This match shows how incredible he could have been with all facets working. YES, HE WAS THAT GREAT A BALL STRIKER. Its a treat to watch this artist at work. Bravo, Trevor Stymie!!

@TrevorStymie

29 күн бұрын

Well said Donald! Appreciate the comment.

George Knudson>>>>Set on a shaft plane and at impact HE returned it right back to the same shaft plane! making him a single planer!!