John Derr is a legendary golf journalist and CBS radio and TV announcer who began covering the Masters in 1935. John occasionally writes to me, and today I have another one of his interesting stories to share.
In the 1950s John met a fellow named Karsten Solheim on the practice putting green when he was covering the Sahara Golf Tournament in Las Vegas. The unknown Solheim was showing around his invention, a putter that made an unusual sound.
You can read John’s full account at Down the Middle.
More John Derr:
Masters Major Achievement Award Interview
Sam Snead’s Triple Slam Golf Bag (Part 1)
Sam Snead’s Triple Slam Golf Bag (Part 2)
Sam Snead’s Triple Slam Golf Bag (Conclusion)
The Armchair Golfer