2015 Spring Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/12/2015
1951 Open Golf Championship First Amateur Sterling Medal - Royal Portrush
Presented here is the ultimate golf keepsake, an amateur golfer can be awarded is offered here, a Champions First Amateur Silver Medal from The Open Championship. Many of golf's greats over the past 65 years have embarked on owning this medal since first awarded in 1949, many piling up unparalleled numbers in Hall of Fame careers, but not having the Silver Medal as presented by The Royal & Ancient. This exceptional piece rises to even higher levels when it is realized that it was won in 1951 at Royal Portrush G.C. by Frank Stranahan, his amazing third straight year as low amateur at The Open. This has been the only Open Championship to be held at Royal Portrush. Stranahan joined '51 Open Champion Max Faulkner on the podium for the Champions presentation receiving at that ceremony the 1 5/8" diameter circular medal which is offered in this lot.
Engraving is observed on both sides of this spectacular treasure which includes the pronouncements "Open Golf Championship", "First Amateur", "1951". A flip of the medallion to it's verso side reveals the engraving "Winner","Frank R. Stranahan", "July". This side also contains the etched markings designating the Sterling content of this Champions award. An award of this magnitude rarely, if ever, becomes available to collectors.
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