2020 November Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/16/2020
Horton Smith's 1923 The Country Club of Springfield Missouri Challenge 1st Place Winner's Medal
Up for auction here is the inaugural Masters Tournament Champion and first two-time winner (1934 and 1936) Horton Smith's 1923 The Country Club of Springfield Missouri Challenge 1st Place Winner's Medal. Born in Springfield, MO, this would have likely been one of Smith's first victories at only age 15. The reverse of this exquisite The Country Club of Springfield Missouri Challenge medal is inscribed in bold engraving "1st Place Won By Horton Smith Challenge Medal 1923 Season." Its precious metal mark lies below, also on the verso. The World War II veteran was long-time head golf professional at the Detroit Golf Club in Michigan, as well as Oak Park in Illinois. Horton Smith was also a popular choice for the American Ryder Cup team, representing his country in five straight tournaments starting in 1929. As seen in the photographs, Smith's medal presents extremely well and The Country Club of Springfield spared no expense during the production of the medal.
1 1/4" diameter
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