2017 January Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/29/2017
1947 All American Tournament Contestant Pin - Tam O'Shanter - Bobby Locke Winner
This contestant badge, 2 1/4" in diameter shows wear and edge emulsion, but still bears highly visible quality with red, white and blue color design that remains in excellent condition. This famed tournament was hosted by golf promoter George S. May just outside Chicago, Illinois at Tam O'Shanter each August in the 1940's and 50's. This event was a favorite of Tour pros due to its extreme high prize money. Bobby Locke came to the United States in 1947 and proceeded to win seven tournaments, with the All American as represented by this contestants badge being one of them. When he won again in 1948 at the Chicago Victory Open by a record 16 shots, a resentment grew among American PGA players who were having their livelihood challenged. The following year, Locke was banned from the Tour. He continued to have great success in Europe, compiling an impressive four British Open titles in a nine year period from 1949-57
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1947 All American Tournament Contestant Badge - Tam O'Shanter - Bobby Locke Winner
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