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...] about First Masters Tournament Ticket from 1934 Sets Record Price
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Judge Stops Sale of Green Jackets
A federal judge stopped the sale of some high-priced golf memorabilia after a federal lawsuit was filed by Augusta National Golf Club. Bidding for Byron Nelson's Masters green jacket as well as two other member jackets had been slated to close over the weekend but on Thursday, a judge went along with the club's request that Green Jacket Auctions pull the plug. The club … [Read more...] about Judge Stops Sale of Green Jackets
Collections of 2 Golfers Involved in Famous Masters Tournament Rule Decisions at Auction
The 2013 Masters featured a defining moment when Tiger Woods was assessed a two stroke penalty for a misplaced drop of his ball. Many feel that this ruling was instrumental in shaping the eventual outcome of the event. Woods’ incorrect drop was first pointed out to the Masters Rules Committee by David Eger, who witnessed the infraction while viewing the tournament from his … [Read more...] about Collections of 2 Golfers Involved in Famous Masters Tournament Rule Decisions at Auction
Vintage Photo of the Day: Bobby Jones at the First Masters 1934
Bobby Jones had co-founded The Masters so even though he had retired from golf, it was natural that he play in the first major tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in 1934. Our Vintage Photo of the Day captures an important moment in the history of golf: Jones, the superstar of American golf, putting directly into the camera lens on March 23 of that year as he helps … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo of the Day: Bobby Jones at the First Masters 1934
Green Jacket from First Masters Winner Uncovered; Up for Bid
The Green Jacket presented to the winner of the first-ever Masters Tournament in 1934 has been located and is up for bid, appropriately enough, at Green Jacket Auctions. Bidding began on Wednesday for the Jacket, presented to Horton Smith 15 years after he was victorious at Augusta. As of Sunday night, it had already surpassed $60,000 with 12 days remaining. Nearly every … [Read more...] about Green Jacket from First Masters Winner Uncovered; Up for Bid
Masters Represents Sales for Signed Memorabilia
Inside the gates of Augusta National Golf Course, fans follow the action at The Masters. It's the most anticipated event on the PGA Tour. But there's also some action outside the course. The lucky few who are allowed to set up vending space find willing buyers for whom a trip to The Masters is one special week. They come ready and willing to bring home some … [Read more...] about Masters Represents Sales for Signed Memorabilia