2019 April Memorabilia Auction Featuring PGA REACH Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/14/2019
Ben Hogan Golf Ball Box Depicting Major Wins of 1953
Cover of golf ball box depicts seven championship medals. Included are three Championships of the 1953 "Hogan Slam"-The Masters, United States Open and The British Open. Hogan would win 5 of the 6 events he entered in the 1953 season, and be recognized as the Associated Press Athlete of the Year. Also depicted is Pinehurst which represents the first solo Championship of Hogan's career at the 1940 North & South Open. Also of note is the Western Open medal an event which Hogan was a repeat winner at. Box remains in good condition. It measures 11" x 4 1/4" x 2 1/4." This relic of competition at golfs highest level comes directly from the PGA where it has resided for over 75 years. From the collection of PGA REACH, with a certificate of authenticity accompanying this lot.
~*PGA Reach Collection*~
PGA Foundation Inc. d/b/a PGA REACH, is the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America. PGA REACH positively impacts the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations by enabling access to PGA Professionals, PGA Sections and the game of golf
* All winning bids for auction items will be deemed to be at fair market value. As a result, none of the items are eligible for a charitable tax deduction and no acknowledgement letters will be provided *
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