2015 August Exclusive Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/2/2015
1949 PGA Championship Program at Hermitage CC with Sam Snead Signed 3x5
Native Virginian Sam Snead won his second PGA Championship, defeating Johnny Palmer, 3 and 2, and delighting a partisan gallery at Hermitage Country Club in Richmond. Snead was 2-down after the front side, but he regained the two holes on the back side to finish the morning round of the Championship all square. Despite losing the 27th hole of the day with a bogey, Snead went to the final nine 2-up. Palmer's chance for comeback got slimmer when both birdied the 28th hole. Snead then proceeded to make birdie at the 31st hole. The match ended three holes later, with Snead claiming the winners' check for $3,500. This program comes with strong text and images with only minor edge wear, Excellent plus condition. Also included with this lot is an ink signed 3x5 notecard from the champion and Hall of Famer Sam Snead. James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed the Snead signed index card, and their letter of authenticity will come with this lot.
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