A Birdie watcher's view of the 18th hole at Glen Abbey on the first day of the canadian open

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A Birdie watcher's view of the 18th hole at Glen Abbey on the first day of the canadian open

Date7/21/1977

Names

Innell, Reg, 1926-2018 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: A Birdie watcher's view of the 18th hole at Glen Abbey on the first day of the canadian open. Some of the 10,500 fans, believed to be a record for an opening day, ring the green to see stars finish the first round

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English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Object NumberTSPA_0094123F

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