An Augusta, GA man has been accused of stealing millions dollars worth of Masters Tournament items over a 13-year period. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago is accusing Richard Brendan Globensky of involvement in a scheme that ran from 2009-2022 in which “millions of dollars worth of Masters golf tournament merchandise and historical memorabilia” was taken from Augusta … [Read more...] about Notes: Man Charged in 11-Year Masters Tournament Thefts; Shop Break-In (Again); 2024 Bowman; eBay Marquee Auction
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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...] about First Masters Tournament Ticket from 1934 Sets Record Price
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
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...] about Palmer’s 1964 Masters Putter Nets $97,690 in Golf Auction
Arnold Palmer Masters Trophy Becomes 2nd Highest Priced Golf Item
A Masters Trophy presented retroactively to Arnold Palmer sold at auction for $444,012 early Sunday. It’s second only to Horton Smith’s 1936 Masters jacket among the most expensive pieces of golf memorabilia ever sold at auction. Green Jacket Auctions sold the trophy, which has an odd story. The “clubhouse trophies” were created for Masters champions in 1993 and … [Read more...] about Arnold Palmer Masters Trophy Becomes 2nd Highest Priced Golf Item
Driver Used by Record-Setting Sam Snead Expected to Fetch $250,000+
The driver that Sam Snead used in more than 100 tournament victories between 1936 and 1953 is the headliner in Heritage Auctions’ Sports Collectibles Golf Catalog auction, Sept. 25-26. It is expected to sell for more than $250,000 according to the auction house. The auction will take place online only, with sessions closing via an extended bid format. “This is the very … [Read more...] about Driver Used by Record-Setting Sam Snead Expected to Fetch $250,000+
Sam Snead Trophies, Memorabilia Part of Heritage Platinum Night
Mention the name Sam Snead to golf fans and two things come to mind: The perfect golf swing and 82 career PGA tour wins, including seven majors. Now, for the very first time at auction, golf fans and collectors alike will get their first ever chance to acquire a part of Snead’s amazing links legacy as The Sam Snead Collection makes its debut at auction, as the centerpiece of … [Read more...] about Sam Snead Trophies, Memorabilia Part of Heritage Platinum Night
Masters Memorabilia Keeps Auction House Hunting
It's Masters week and that means big business at Augusta National Golf Club. The merchandise tents out front are busy as one-in-a-lifetime visitors stop by to purchase anything and everything they can afford. But that's not really what Bob Zafian is looking for. The New Jersey resident and his business partner run Green Jacket Auctions, a sports collectibles company that's … [Read more...] about Masters Memorabilia Keeps Auction House Hunting
Tiger Woods Golf Clubs Bring $57,242
A set of Tiger Woods golf clubs, said to have been used during his 'Tiger Slam' string of major championships in 2000 and 2001, have sold at auction. The clubs had been the source of numerous stories in the sports media after Woods disputed the claim of former Titleist rep Steve Mata, who has been trying to sell them. Needing money after losing his job with the golf … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods Golf Clubs Bring $57,242
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