NOSERIDES AND PAYCHECKS: THE 1966 US PRO SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Tom Morey Invitational, held on 4th of July weekend, 1965, in Ventura, was the first surfing contest to offer prizemoney. The total purse was $1,500, and Mickey Munoz banked $750 for the win. In 1966, the contest was renamed the United States Professional Surfing Championships, and was again held in Ventura, with the pot more than tripled. "U.S. Professional Surfing Championships: Split-Second...

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