2015 August Exclusive Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/2/2015
1956 US Open Championship Complimentary Grounds Ticket - Middlecoff Winner
Top condition example of the 2 1/4" diameter grounds button with "Complimentary Grounds" designation from the 1956 U.S. Open held at Oak Hill. This example was produced by The Metal Arts Co. of Rochester, New York (As stamped on the top portion of the verso). Cary Middlecoff in 1956 claimed his third and final Major with his win at the 1956 United States Open (1949 U.S. Open & 1955 Masters). Regarded as a player who would always be in contention due to an accurate driver and deft putting stroke. When the elite threesome of marksmen in Ted Kroll, Julius Boros and Ben Hogan could not produce birdies down the stretch at Oak Hill. Middlecoff ducked and survived their volleys at the lead to hold on for a one shot win over Hogan and Boros. With three Major wins to go along with a career filled with other lesser PGA triumphs, Middlecoff's ticket to the Hall of Fame was punched on that June day in '56.
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1956 US Open Championship Complimentary Grounds Badge - Cary Middlecoff Winner
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