1971 U S Open Full Merion Member Internal Correspondence 1970 – 1972 & other - Must Read!
Have you ever been curious to know the innerworkings of a major tournament operations or what is going on behind closed doors in preparation in hosting the US Open? What about in Ardmore, Pennsylvania at the historic Merion Golf Club? Lee Trevino won the 1971 USGA tournament, defeating the Golden Bear by three strokes in an 18-hole playoff, his second US Open title. Numerous internal paperwork from the major championship is contained in this lot, with numerous financial documents, along with those from the club's accountant(s). "Costs of Foods Sold Item," "Companies Which Have Supported the 1971 Open Championship." A majority of the documents are on Merion Golf Club's letterhead, all contained in a time-period Manilla folder labeled as "1971 U.S. Open." The Hall of Fame golfer Lee Trevino was a 6x Ryder Cupper and 6x Major champion, he is also a 5x winner of the Vardon Trophy which is awarded to the lowest scoring average on tour that year. These vary in condition, and while they were paged through, most are in good condition.
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