A Rolls-Royce, Champagne and Cucumber Sandwiches: Walter Hagen’s 1920 Open Protest

The best golfer in America, Walter Hagen, was forced to eat pheasant, caviar, and smoked salmon inside a limousine while amateur golfers walked freely into the clubhouse. It was June 30, 1920, and the Open Championship had returned after a six-year break. But despite his talent, one of golf’s biggest stars was not welcome inside. […]

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