2015 June Exclusive Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/21/2015
Phil Mickelson 2006 PGA Gift to Past Champions - Birth Year and Day of PGA Championship Win New York Times Reproductions In Book Format
The ever classy Phil Mickelson came up with a very thoughtful gift to present fellow past PGA Champions when he hosted the yearly dinner on August 15, 2006 at Medinah Country Club. Mickelson hosted the dinner exclusively for past PGA Champions as his privilege for winning the 2005 PGA Championship at Baltusrol (his 2nd of 5 career Majors). Offered in this lot is the gift which Mickelson presented to 1996 P.G.A. Champion Mark Brooks. The black hard bound books cover bears a silver etched logo of the PGA along with details of the Champions dinner and the accomplishment of Brooks and Mickelson. An inspection of the contents of the book shows that it has been produced by The New York Times using that publications coverage in print from the birthday of the past champ, in this case Mark Brooks and his birthday of March 25, 1961. Of note that day in sports saw Ohio State and Cincinnati advance to the finals of the '61 NCAA basketball tournament. The next section of the book shows a full page presentation of Brooks holding the Wanamaker trophy following his PGA win along with newspaper coverage from August 11, 1996 the day of his Major triumph. This one of a kind item is sure to be a memorable addition to any advanced golf collection.
We at The Golf Auction are proud to have the opportunity to represent Mark and Cynthia Brooks in the auctioning of items from their collection of golf books, art work and mementos assembled over a PGA career which began in 1983 and has encompassed a remarkable 799 career PGA tournaments. This great run of golf at its highest level has been highlighted by seven PGA Tour wins, his play as a victorious member of the 1996 United States Presidents Cup team, and of course his Major triumph at the 1996 PGA Championship.
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