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In loving memory of
Don Armstrong
1905-1987
The Armstrong Family is proud to support the
2021 Western Amateur Championship
Don Armstrong was a top American golfer during 1936 National Amateur
a 20-year span from 1927-1947. Chick Evans said Garden City Golf Club,
Long Island
he was "the best shotmaker in the Chicago
district."
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became a dominant local player in his teens. in 1947 when he was crowned Chicago District
Golf's Champion of Champions.
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Bear Yacht Club in 1925. The following year at Don's devotion to the game continued for a
age 21, he was the medalist in the Chicago lifetime. After retiring, he became the starter at
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John Lehman, the 1930 champion, bested him at persistence, humility and love of family that the
Rockford CC. Armstrongs are proud to follow.
In 1933 at Medinah CC, he won the Illinois
Amateur, one of his greatest accomplishments.
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Don Armstrong (3-5)
From early on, Don’s dream was to win the US 1928 (152; 0-1) R32: lost to Russell W. Martin, 4 & 3
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1930 (151; 0-1) R32: lost to John Howard, 19 holes
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1933 (154; 1-1) R32: d. Louis A. Montedonico, 7 & 6
R16: lost to Walter Emery, 20 holes
