PBA Galleries

40 pp. Illustrated from photographs, drawings, course map, ads. 12¼x9¼, original aqua-marine stiff wrappers, color pictorial cover with golf image.

Won by Gene Sarazen; and presumed first Agua Caliente Open Championship. During the 1920's/Prohibition era, the Mexican border city of Tijuana became an obvious magnet for thirsty tourists from California and beyond. It soon offered casino gaming, horse racing, shopping, a world famous health spa, etc. In the 1930's Agua Caliente became a popular distination. A lavish resort built by 3 American gangsters ("Bugsy" Siegel was supposedly involved) and a Mexican Governor "Abelardo Rodriguez," Agua Caliente opened in 1928 and the famous horse racing track opened in 1930. The golf course was designed by William P. Bell (plus hole descriptions by Bell); Leo Diegel was the resident club professional and contributed an article.