Bob MacDonald (1923) – Canoe Brook

The Met Open was contested over the North Course at Canoe Brook.  At first glance, the professionals thought the course looked easy.  They had a more realistic appraisal after their average score proved close to 80.  Midwesterner Bob MacDonald emerged victorious in a tight finish.  He missed a three-foot putt for the outright victory, the shot 70 to Long Jim Barnes’ 80 in a playoff after the pair had tied at 295.  Legends Gene Sarazen and Johnny Farrell finished one stroke behind at 296.