Two autographed pieces of tournament used Tiger Woods memorabilia topped bidding at Golden Age Golf Auctions late Saturday night. His autographed red “Sunday shirt” from his first Masters Tournament appearance following his famous 2009 car accident sold for $139,348. Woods signed and inscribed the shirt, “2010 Masters Final Round,” and it went to Upper Deck, which kept … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods Sunday Shirt from Masters Comeback, US Open Championship Signed Glove Top Golden Age Auction
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Signed 1928 Bobby Jones Golf Ticket Found in Grandpa’s Drawer Now Up for Auction
In the early 2000s, Mark Kelly was rummaging through a drawer of an old desk which once belonged to his late grandfather, Sturgis Rice. Beneath stacks of papers and personal keepsakes, he found a holy relic no-one in his family, including his mother who had lived in the house with the desk containing the ticket for many decades, had ever seen before: a beautiful ticket … [Read more...] about Signed 1928 Bobby Jones Golf Ticket Found in Grandpa’s Drawer Now Up for Auction
Tiger Woods’ Clubs from 2000-01 ‘Slam’ Run Sell for $5.1 Million
A set of irons used by Tiger Woods became one of the most valuable pieces of sports memorabilia Saturday night, selling for over $5.1 million at auction. Used by Woods during a stretch of play in 2000 and 2001 when he won four consecutive major championships, the Titleist irons and two wedges also set a record for the most expensive golf memorabilia lot ever sold. Golden … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods’ Clubs from 2000-01 ‘Slam’ Run Sell for $5.1 Million
Upper Deck in Autograph Deal with Justin Thomas
Upper Deck has a new autograph deal with 2021 PLAYERS Championship winner Justin Thomas. The University of Alabama graduate ranks second in the world and is one of only four golfers since 1960 to win 14 times on the PGA TOUR before turning 28. Thomas collected seven top-10 and 15 top-25 finishes during his rookie season in 2015 and finished as a runner-up for PGA TOUR Rookie … [Read more...] about Upper Deck in Autograph Deal with Justin Thomas
Gary Player’s Major Championship Trophies Sold at Auction
Four of golf icon Gary Player’s nine major championship trophies have sold for a combined $574,843 at auction. Golden Age Golf Auctions offered a selection of the awards given to Player following each of the events. Four others, representing major wins on the PGA Champions tour, were also sold. Player’s 1978 Masters trophy was the top seller, netting … [Read more...] about Gary Player’s Major Championship Trophies Sold at Auction
Notes: Gary Player’s Trophies Up for Sale; Washington Shop Burglary, More
Trophies from eight of Gary Player's major championships are up for sale. It's the first time that many major championship trophies have been up for sale at one time. Golden Age Golf Auctions has the hardware from Player's wins at the 1965 U.S. Open,, 1972 PGA Championship, 1974 British Open; 1978 Masters; 1994 Senior British Open, 1988 U.S. Senior Open, 1990 Senior … [Read more...] about Notes: Gary Player’s Trophies Up for Sale; Washington Shop Burglary, More
Upper Deck Bringing Golf Cards Back; Artifacts 1st Off the Tee
The wait for a new golf trading card product will come to an end next year. Upper Deck announced Monday it would be launching three golf releases in 2021, including Artifacts, which will launch the series at an as yet undetermined date in the spring. “Collectors have been begging us to bring golf cards back for years,” said Upper Deck’s Sports Brand Manager Paul … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Bringing Golf Cards Back; Artifacts 1st Off the Tee
Notes: Antonio Brown’s Card Future; What to Do with Arnie’s Massive Stash; Lelands to Offer Big Horse Racing Collection
This doesn’t happen very often. Antonio Brown is pictured as an Oakland Raider on some of Panini’s early season football cards even though he will never play a down for the Silver & Black. Brown’s messy departure from the Raiders isn’t what fans or collectors were imagining but it’ll create some pretty unique cards as more products hit the market over the next few … [Read more...] about Notes: Antonio Brown’s Card Future; What to Do with Arnie’s Massive Stash; Lelands to Offer Big Horse Racing Collection
Nicklaus’ Everpresent 52-Year-Old Rolex Expected to Fetch Huge Price
Take a look at just about any photo of Jack Nicklaus and you’ll see him wearing a gold wristwatch. It’s the same one he’s worn for more than 50 years. Inspired by the recent $17 million sale of a similar Rolex worn by the late actor Paul Newman, Nicklaus decided to put his up for auction later this year to raise money for the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care … [Read more...] about Nicklaus’ Everpresent 52-Year-Old Rolex Expected to Fetch Huge Price
Notes: Suspect Arrested in Mantle Card Theft; Canseco Hits Homers, Signs; World’s Oldest Golf Card Sells
Police in Delaware, OH have arrested a suspect in connection with the weekend burglary and theft of a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card. Delaware, OH police say a 23-year-old man was taken into custody in Indianapolis, where he was trying to sell the card. Capt. Adam Moore of the Delaware City Police Department told the Columbus Dispatch that Giancarlo Venditti, … [Read more...] about Notes: Suspect Arrested in Mantle Card Theft; Canseco Hits Homers, Signs; World’s Oldest Golf Card Sells