The Squire v. the Haig

When asked how Walter Hagen might do in the 1933 U.S. Open, a younger Gene Sarazen replied, “Why, they don’t have rocking chairs any more in golf. How can Hagen win?” The older champ tied for fourth at four over while Sarazen stumbled to a 15-over finish. At the end of play on Sunday, a very young caddie reportedly brought a small rocking chair to Sarazen, offering that “Mr. Hagen sent this out. He thought you might need it.”