2015 September Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/27/2015
1959 US Amateur Contestants Badge - Jack Nicklaus Winner
At this event, 19-year-old Jack Nicklaus first realized 'that he may have a future in golf' when he defeated Charles Coe; 1 up, in the 36-hole final match for the Championship. To this day, Jack still claims that this was the first of his 20 career Majors, not 18 as the media famously quotes, but to Nicklaus' chagrin the trend of the day is to not credit his two Amateur titles as Majors. This 1 1/8" x 1 3/8" contestants pin remains in near mint condition free from chipping and with its original verso attachment intact. It carries the same traditional design which the United States Golf Association was employing for its Championships during the 1950's.
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1959 US Amateur Contestants Badge - Jack Nicklaus Winner-Claims It's His 1st Major!
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