2018 June US Open Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/17/2018
Dwight Eisenhower Personal Spalding Dot #2 'Mr. President' Golf Ball
This marks the first time this MR. PRESIDENT golf ball has left Augusta in some 60 years with its consignment to The Golf Auction. It comes from a third generation lifetime area resident whose father was involved in the local civic seen, and gifted this special golf ball. Eisenhower was an avid golfer, and had joined the Augusta National in 1948. This golf ball displays use by the President, though not to the extent that it bears cuts or slices which would not be uncommon for this player, who loved the game, but to say it mildly found the sport to be quite challenging. Although it is said that he broke 80 on a dozen occasions in his lifetime. This 1950's ball which bears the President's strike marks comes on his brand of choice the Spalding Dot #2 it has been factory stamped lettering in red "MR. PRESIDENT".
Please note: This auction will end at 5:00pm EST on Sunday, June 17th, with EXTENDED BIDDING to follow. All items in the auction will remain open until no items have received a bid within a 15 minute time period. Still the lowest rate among major golf auction houses, there is a buyer's premium of 17.5% for all items. All lots are free to be bid on until extended bidding has ended.
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