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No 101 : November 1, 1962

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Bob Charles, the Professional

A gallery of approximately 450 witnessed an outstanding exhibition of power golf at the Poverty Bay golf course when New Zealand's top professional, and probably the world's best left-hander, Bob Charles, defeated Poverty Bay's Jim Parkinson, six and four, in a professional match sponsored by W.D. and H.O. Wills Ltd.

Charles, who was last seen in Gisborne as an amateur when he led Canterbury to victory in the Freyberg Rose Bowl tournament a few seasons ago, appeared to have gained much experience from his matches overseas, and impressed his spectators with his long powerful drives, some of which exceeded more than 300 yards.

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Charles driving a long shot from the tee at the 7th

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This study is typical of Charles, contemplating his next shot

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All eyes are on the ball's flight as Charles recovers splendidly from under a tree

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Charles clearing from a deep bunker at the 3rd

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Caddy Doug Neilson holds the flag as Charles prepares to make his putt

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Charles, about to sink a putt, is watched by Parkinson

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Jim Parkinson plays an iron shot from under a tree

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