1996 Greater Milwaukee Open at Brown Deer Ticket - Tiger Turns Pro PSA EX-MT 6
Tiger said it best - "I Guess Hello World." The well chronicled Tiger Woods story has had many twists and turns, with many of the lows creating even higher highs. Triumph and tribulation. These four words were said with a youthful smile at the eve presser of his professional debut at the 1996 Greater Milwaukee Open by the then 3-time US Amateur champion. In front of a vintage Miller Lite logo tournament backdrop the first of many iconic professional moments occurred - a great start to the week in which 20-year-old Tiger Woods' second highlight would come during the final round Sunday with a 1 on the scorecard for hole #14 in which we auctioned in March commanding a robust sum of $125k.
Up for bidding is the aqua and pink '96 GMO Corporate any one day 'series' ticket from the first professional event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin! Tiger Woods took home his first tournament check of $2,544 for a t-60 finish, a bank account deposit that meant more to him than the $43 million he had already received in endorsement deals. This ticket has reached new heights, the rookie card for a cultural icon in a quickly growing ticket category (especially debuts). Graded examples have set records. This ticket's PSA 8 FULL sold for $37,200 at Heritage Auctions in May of 2021. While that was at the height of the market, it is the only true comp for this highly iconic ticket. Elevate your Tiger Woods and ticket collection with this colorful series ticket that started it all - the finest example of its kind in the PSA population report, sharing the title with just one other. PSA EX-MT 6 #991122819 encapsulated for presentation, preservation and valuation. Pop 4 None Higher
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