2017 July-August Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/6/2017
Tom Morris Long Nosed Putter - M. H. C. Shaft Stamp
Old Tom Morris was a key figure in golf in the 1860s, and his life revolved around golf up until his death in 1908. He won the Open Championship four times (1861, 1862, 1864, and 1867) and he and his son, Young Tom Morris, are some of the most recognizable names in golf. Not only was he known for his play, he was also a renowned golf course architect and clubmaker. Here we have a long nosed putter, measuring 28 1/2" form hosel to end, with the "T. Morris" head and shaft stamps. The initials "M. C. H." also appear on the shaft. This club is in excellent condition and will add well to any vintage collection.
**THE JOHN ROTH COLLECTION**
This auction features many items from the collection of John Roth (1940-2015.) John spent 25 years amassing a collection of golf memorabilia and golf antiques that would rival most of the golf museums around the globe. John had a passion for the history and nuance of the game, its traditions and the ever-changing evolution of the manufacture of its equipment. John was a member of the Golf Collectors Society, and actively participated in many of its events around the country. John was also a long-time player in the Society of Hickory Golfers’ tournaments around the country, which honor the traditions of the game by playing with antique, wooden-shafted clubs. During his lifelong participation in the two organizations, John won or placed highly in several tournaments and made many lifelong friends with whom he found camaraderie in his pursuit of all things golf. It is his family’s wish that the items that John treasured so much find loving new homes where they can continue to be enjoyed and tell the history of the sport that meant so much to their husband and father.
Please note: This auction will end at 7:00pm EST on Sunday, August 6th, with EXTENDED BIDDING to follow. All items in the auction will remain open until no items have received a bid within a 15 minute time period. All lots are free to be bid on until extended bidding has ended
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