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George Vitense Retires as Golf Pro
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George Vitense retires as golf pro at Nakoma Golf Club and moves on to his West Beltline Golfland venture, a combination of a driving range, a pitch 'n' putt par 3 golf course and a miniature golf layout, all under lights.
September 13, 1958
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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George Vitense, Nakoma Golf Pro
April 10, 1953
George Vitense, Nakoma golf course profession, poses behind a counter where golf clubs and supplies are displayed.
Nakoma Golf Course Officials
April 17, 1947
Three officials of the Nakoma Golf Course. From left are George Shiro, assistant golf pro; Urban H. Linden, manager; and George Vitense, golf pro.
George Vitense Demonstrates Bad Golf Etiquette
April 24, 1954
George Vitense, a golf professional at Nakoma Golf Club, lining up a putt while another unnamed golfer is demonstrating "bad" golf etiquette. The Nakoma clubhouse is in the background.
Nakoma Golf Club Exhibition Game
August 2, 1949
Four principals in the "best ball" golf exhibition game at Nakoma Golf Club are, left to right: Dr. Cary Middlecoff, one of the nation's top golfers; George Vitense, Nakoma pro; Johnny Palmer, anot...
Golf Exhibition at Nakoma Golf Club
August 5, 1950
Group portrait of four golfers who took part in a golf exhibition at Nakoma Golf Club. Pictured from left to right are: George Vitense, Nakoma, professional; George Schneiter, Ogden, Utah, profes...
