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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.
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.
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...
George Vitense Retires as Golf Pro
September 13, 1958
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 ...
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.
Madison Golf Course Manager
April 19, 1950
Dick Jackson, assistant manager to "Cully" Schlict at Blackhawk Country Club, stands beside rows of golf clubs stored in the clubhouse.
