2010 Spring Golf Memorabilia Auction featuring Lloyd Mangrum Estate
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To encourage the intended gentlemanly,friendly nature of the Ryder Cup event a dinner honoring the teams of Great Britain and the United States is held in advance of the matches. With a very limited number produced these program/menus from the events are prized items for Ryder Cup collectors. This especially holds true for menus from the 1950's and prior. This 1955 menu for the team dinner is in perfect mint condition free from any folding, creasing that is normally seen on these items.

In 1955 the 11th Ryder Cup matches were held at the Thunderbird Golf & Country Club in Palm Springs, California. The USA was victorious by an 8-4 score over Great Britain. The backbone of this U.S. victory was the quartet of Tommy Bolt, Jack Burke Jr, Doug Ford and Sam Snead. Letter from the heirs of Lloyd Mangrum to accompany this item. Mangrum, with movie star good looks was a member of the "Texas Gang" that rode out of the hardscrabble caddie yards to plunder the PGA tour in it's first Golden Age, along with Jimmy Demaret, Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson. He joined the Tour in 1937 and quickly established himself setting the course record of 64 in his first round of play ever at the Masters in 1940. This score would not be matched until Jack Nicklaus carded it in the 1960's. Duty to country fighting under General Patton in the second World War saw Mangrum fight bravely at the Battle of the Bulge and earn two Purple Hearts. This only slowed his golf career as he returned better then ever, winning the 1946 US Open. The win at the Open in 1946 was only the start of greatness as he would go on to win 30 more times on Tour for his career total of 36 wins, the 12th most wins ever by a player in his career. In 1951, Mangrum led the PGA money list. He earned the Vardon Trophy in both 1951 and 1953 with the lowest seasonal scoring average on Tour. An excellent Ryder Cup performer, Mangrum appeared in four matches highlighted by his role as player/captain in the 10th ever matches in 1953. His career has twice been recognized with the highest honor with induction into the PGA Hall of Fame in 1964 and the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1998.

This lot comes directly from Lloyd Mangrum's heirs and a letter of authenticity will accompany this lot signed by the heirs. It is very rare to obtain quality golf memorabilia directly from the family with iron clad authenticity.


Extended bidding at 7 PM EST on Sunday 4/11 and will close that evening. If you have any questions please call 813-340-6179

1955 Ryder Cup Dinner Program - Perfect Shape from Lloyd Mangrum collection
1955 Ryder Cup Dinner Program - Perfect Shape from Lloyd Mangrum collection
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Minimum Bid: $10.00
Final prices include buyers premium.: $108.10
Number Bids: 11
Auction closed on Monday, April 12, 2010.
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