The Austin Citivan Open with Betsy Rawls (1962)

Year Published: 1962

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: This footage captures scenes of Cactus Pryor with women golfers before the Austin Citivan Open, an LPGA Tournament in Austin in 1962. Scenes include Cactus emceeing a Women in Golf reception, then interviewing female golfers Betsy Rawls and Mickey Wright about women’s professional golf. Following is footage of Betsy Rawls and Coach Darrell K Royal playing in the Pro-Am Tournament the day before the Austin Citivan Open, also at the Austin Country Club, then discussing their golf performances. Texas golfer Sandra Haynie won the Austin Citivan Open, her first win in what became a long and successful career.