1953 Masters Ticket -Top Condition Example From Hogan's Win-66 Low Round Of Event

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1953 Masters Ticket - Third Round

This marks the second 1953 Masters ticket The Golf Auction has offered. It's far and away the better example of the two with string attached, what you look for, free from creasing (maybe a slight hairline but I sure cannot find it)with sharp round corners as originally printed. Let's get out of the way the extreme minor flaw this blazer of a ticket exhibits-small, small discolored area by string attachment on front (at first glance one would not be recognized). These items are mentioned only to nitpick the piece for accuracy, as the high grade Masters ticket collector, who wins this stunning example, will do. Now for the historical side of the evaluation for the tournament represented by this offered 1953 Saturday Masters Ticket #6849. The 1953 Masters ticket carries the highest value among Masters ticket collectors after the early years 1934-40 ducats. This valuation is due at least in part to Ben Hogan's great run in the 1953 Majors. That year he would become the first player to win three professional Majors in a year following his Masters victory with triumphs in the U.S. Open at Oakmont and the British Open at Carnoustie. Course worn,this admission voucher was there to witness the legendary swing of Hogan. Ben won his 2nd Masters title in 1953, and during the third round shot a 66 which was the lowest round of the tournament. Hogan finished 5 shots ahead of Porky Oliver. This ticket is a condition upgrade to any you currently have in your collection.

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