The Club Times: May/June

was front and center for everyone during this decade. Many members of AAC were serving in the military or were directly impacted by wartime. Golf and other sports served as a much needed distraction during this period. Dunkirk, Pearl Harbor, The Battle of Midway, and several other historic battles become everyday background events for Americans at home and abroad. World War II

1947 George Sargent retires as head pro. His son, Harold Sargent, takes over his duties

1942 Henry C. Heinz serves as Club President. 156 AAC members are in the Armed Forces, including Bobby Jones

1938 Charlie Yates wins the British Amateur Championshp at Royal Troon Golf Course AAC is the only club to have two members win the British Amateur

1945 AAC membership reaches a record high number of 3,300

Pictured: George and Harold Sargent

Pictured: Bobby Jones in military uniform

1946 By December, all people on the waiting list are now Golfing Members at AAC

1942 Tommy Barnes wins Southern Four-Ball for the second time

Pictured: Charlie Yates with British Amateur trophy

1948 AAC celebrates its Golden Anniversary of 50 years as a private club

1941-1942 Dot Kirby wins two consecutive National Titleholders Championships and one North South Tournament, both considered major tournaments at the time

Pictured: Tommy Barnes