2011 Spring Golf Memorabilia Auction

Lot #452:

Signed 1957 Willie (Cemetery) Perteet 8x10 Wire Photo (Possibly Only Known) Ike's Caddy

Willie "Cemetery" Perteet served as caddy for President Eisenhower on his frequent trips to the Augusta National. He was also a regular caddy during the Masters tournament. Offered here is a World Wide Type One wire photo which captured activity around the Masters tournament April 2, 1957. It has been signed by Perteet (With the Best Wishes Willie Perteet "Cemetery"). This may be the only known example of a signed photo from the legendary Augusta National caddy.