I stole this from the PGA website. I imagine other people know more about the Wanamaker mile than me:
"Each summer, one of the nation's most outstanding golf facilties hosts golf's best professionals as they compete for the Rodman Wanamaker Trophy. Winning this trophy has only been savored by 58 individuals. "Department store magnate Rodman Wanamaker had an idea. He invited prominent golfers and other leading industry representatives including Winged Foot architect A.W. Tillinghast to a luncheon at the Taplow Club in New York City. On Jan. 16, 1916, a group of 35 individuals, including legendary Walter Hagen, convened, a meeting which resulted in the formation of the PGA of America. PGA Championship "During the meeting, Wanamaker hinted at the need for the new organization for an annual all-professional tournament, and offered to put up $2,500 as part of the prize funds. The first PGA Championship was played at Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville, N.Y. and was won by British-born professional Jim Barnes." > -----Original Message----- > From: Joe Rubio [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 10:01 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: t-and-f: Wanamaker? > > Folks, > > I was watching the PGA this past weekend and the winner of the > tournament is awarded the "Wanamaker" trouphy. Same organization/person > as the indoor mile? If so, can someone let me know or point me to a > link where I can read up on the background of the award. > > Thanks! Joe
