The $10,500 Bet: How a Golfer Saw Bobby Jones' Greatness Coming

The Amateur Golf Podcast by AmateurGolf.com

The Amateur Golf Podcast by AmateurGolf.com
The $10,500 Bet: How a Golfer Saw Bobby Jones' Greatness Coming
Jun 10, 2025 Season 1 Episode 5
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In this special episode from AmateurGolf.com, We tell the almost unbelievable true story of PGA Tour pro Bobby Cruickshank — the man who bet on Bobby Jones in 1930 and walked away with a fortune.

After just nine holes watching Jones play, Cruickshank was convinced he was witnessing history in the making. So he placed a bold wager: Bobby Jones to win the British Amateur, British Open, and U.S. Open in the same year. Spoiler alert: He did.

What followed was a legendary payout, a swirl of myths involving the IRS and the New York Times, and one of the most enduring tales in golf history.

This episode dives into fact vs. folklore, the brilliance of Bobby Jones, and what it means to believe in greatness before the rest of the world catches up.

🎧 Whether you're a history buff, a golf purist, or just love a good story — this one’s for you.

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