2017 US Open June Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/18/2017
Arnold Palmer 50th Anniversary Encore Bank Five Coin Set
A special tribute to Arnold Palmer and the outstanding respect and admiration for his contribution to the game of golf is told through the story of these 5 medallions. There is a card listing these events in his 50 year golf timeline, they are also listed below:
1. During a professional career that has spanned 80 years, Arnold Palmer has amassed 90 championships. These include four Masters, one US Open, and two British Opens.
2. Winning the US Amateur championship can change a golfer's life forever as it did for Arnold Palmer in 1954. The next year became the first in a long and storied career as a PGA Tour Professional.
3. Golf legend Arnold Palmer bids farewell to the 1995 British Open crowd with a wave from the Swilcan Bridge at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland.
4. Arnold Palmer began the final round of the 1960 US Open at Cherry Hills seven strokes behind. He proceeded to drive the green on the par four first hole, birdied six of the first seven holes, and posted a score of 65, which gave him his first and only US Open Championship.
5. On April 9, 2004, Arnold Palmer completed in his 50th consecutive Masters Tournament. "I won't say I'm happy it's done," Palmer said of his 50-year streak. "Augusta and this golf tournament have been as big a part of my life as anything other than my family. I don't think I could ever separate myself from this club and this tournament"
These come in excellent condition and will add nicely to any collection.
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