What's believed to be the oldest golf scorecard in the world is coming to public auction. The European-based auction house Bonhams is selling the card in an auction set to open May 1. The card, which has been framed and mounted, dates from December 2, 1820. It shows that a "Mr. Cundell" played the five holes within the Musselburgh Race Track twice, a total of ten … [Read more...]
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Notes: Keating Talks Autos on MLB Network; Big Bucks for Trout and Tiger
A long-time autograph collector and currently the lead authenticator at PSA/DNA, Kevin Keating's new book 'Waiting for a Sign' got some major exposure last week when he appeared on MLB Network. Keating shared some of his stories and why autographs became such a big part of his life. The book chronicles not only his first experiences collecting signatures by mail as a … [Read more...]
First Masters Tournament Ticket from 1934 Sets Record Price
A 1934 Augusta National Invitational/Masters Tournament ticket sold for $118,598 late Sunday night, setting a record for the most ever paid for a sports ticket. The 2.75 X 2.75 -inch ticket is one of fewer than ten passes to the first ever Masters tournament known to have survived and is the finest known example, sitting untouched for decades in the home of a Georgia … [Read more...]
Green Jacket Auctions Suing Augusta National Golf Club
Green Jacket Auctions has filed a lawsuit against Augusta National Golf Club over the rights to its business name. Green Jacket, which has conducted about 30 online golf memorabilia auctions since its founding in 2006, faces the loss of its internet domain following a December decision by a panel of the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Policy. Last year, Augusta National … [Read more...]
Cards Still Scarce but Jordan Spieth Bobbleheads Arrive in Atlanta
It's no secret Jordan Spieth collectibles have become a hot commodity since the former top junior and University of Texas standout broke on to the PGA Tour in 2013 and won Rookie of the Year honors. SC Daily has detailed the popularity of Spieth memorabilia and the lack of a "rookie card" for the current leader in the FedEx Cup points and three-time major … [Read more...]
Notes: Stefano Joins Goldin; Dying Babe Sends Baseballs; Green Jacket Dispute
Goldin Auctions has named sports marketing and collectibles industry veteran Jim Stefano its new Director of Marketing and Business Development. The move allows Stefano to return to his New Jersey roots after spending four years as Senior Director of Product Development at Panini America in Texas. Previous to that he spent five years at Access Sports Media in New York … [Read more...]
Jordan Spieth Rookie Cards Still a Fantasy
If he were a baseball player who'd just done something phenomenal, there would have been a mad rush to Jordan Spieth rookie cards on Sunday afternoon. Spieth, however, plays a sport that is still without a traditional trading card deal. The hottest young golfer to come around since Tiger Woods has no mainstream trading cards at all. You'd think it would … [Read more...]
Arnold Palmer’s 1961 British Open Driver Helped Make Pro Golf Global
The driver Arnold Palmer used for a landmark victory at the British Open in 1961 is going on the auction block. Heritage Auctions received the driver on consignment and will offer it in its August Platinum Night Auction where it could bring $80,000 or more. According to the auction listing, Palmer is widely credited for bringing relevance to the Open Championship … [Read more...]
Palmer’s 1964 Masters Putter Nets $97,690 in Golf Auction
There’s a new Masters champion but memorabilia from two former champs drew a lot of attention from collectors before the final round on Sunday. The putter used by Arnold Palmer during his 1964 Masters win sold for $97,690 at Green Jacket Auctions while the cigar humidor that served as the trophy when Sam Snead beat the field in 1954 went for $94,152. They were two of the … [Read more...]
Hagen’s 1926 PGA Championship Medal Coming to Auction
He was flashy, stylish and possibly the first athlete to earn $1 million in his career. Walter Hagen made much of his money playing exhibition golf matches around the world in an era long before the “pro tour” became the norm but when the most prestigious events were on the schedule, Hagen was almost always in the running. Now, one of his most fabulous awards is about to … [Read more...]
