2015 Exclusive February Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/22/2015
Phil Mickelson Signed ASU Logo Golf Ball
Offered in this lot is the earliest know signature of Phil Mickelson to reach public auction. It comes from Mickelson's college career. When as a four-time All American and NCAA Champion as a freshman, Phil was the top college golfer the game has ever known. Authentic Phil Mickelson autographed golf balls are undoubtedly the most difficult to find of any major champion. Even though Tiger Woods has virtually never signed a golf ball since he turned pro, they are much more common than signed Mickelson balls. Just ask the leading authenticators in the field - JSA and PSA/DNA. Phil Mickelson was born in San Diego and was raised there as well as in Scottsdale, Arizona. He went to Arizona State University, and quickly became a local favorite at the Phoenix Open where he won in 1996 and again in 2013. Over the years he befriended Don Bobillo who was known as "The 'Old' Caddy Master" for 38 years at the Phoenix Open. Bobillo was awarded with the "Volunteer of the Year" award by the American Golf Association in 1994 and was inducted into the Caddie Hall of Fame in 2003. Because of their close relationship, Phil signed a handful of balls logo-ed with Pro events that he had won. Offered here is a single exception, as it is a signed Arizona State Karsten Course logo ball, Mickelson's college course. A full JSA letter of authenticity will accompany this lot. Mickelson's highly sought after signature appears on this Titleist ball. This is one we know is a hole on the checklist for even the most sophisticated of autographed golf ball collectors.
Please note: This auction will end at 7:00pm EST on February 22nd 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. All lots are free to be bid on until extended bidding has ended.
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