A Collection of Vintage Golf World Magazines Including 1950s and 1960s Issues
Here is a collection of vintage issues of Golf World, a weekly publication founded by Bob Harlow and published in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The group includes issues spanning from the early 1950s to the early 1960s, with specific covers dated October 19, 1951; January 25, 1952; March 11, 1955; January 20, 1956; May 4, 1956; and July 7, 1961. The magazines feature significant editorial content regarding legends of the sport, including Arnold Palmer, Mickey Wright, Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, Louise Suggs, and Patty Berg. Notable articles present include Arnold Beats Sam regarding a 1956 playoff win and coverage of Mickey Wright's third Open victory in 1961. The publication also features celebrity interest items such as Bing Crosby’s tournament and photos of Perry Como. Period-correct advertisements are featured throughout, including those for Acushnet (Titleist) golf balls, Etonic footwear, and a 1961 Pontiac Catalina Safari. Several covers retain original typed mailing labels addressed to a subscriber in Harper Woods, Michigan. The masthead identifies Bob Harlow as the founder or editor.
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