2011 Spring Golf Memorabilia Auction

Lot #146:

Framed 1934 Masters Photo w/ Store Model Horton Smith Putter

Shadow boxed history is presented in this lot dedicated to the start of the Masters tradition we know today. In 1934 Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts grand idea for a spring tournament took place as the Augusta National Invitational Tournament. The players that competed in that event are pictured here. A vintage Horton Smith store model putter accents the photo well. For it was Smith that claimed the first title in 1934, apptly with his most important shot being a 20-foot birdie putt the final round on 17 which provided the one stroke margin of victory over Craig Wood and the intial champions medal.