Arnold Palmer Personal Used c.1982 Wilson Tour Special I Forged Putter - Sourced from His Caddy
In 1982 or so Wilson Sporting Goods Company produced this Wilson Tour Special I putter with close resemblance to their famous 8802 putter that followed the 'Designed by Arnold Palmer' from 1962-1963. This specific example was tinkered with, put in the bag of and played by Arnold Palmer before being held onto for over three decades by his off and on caddy during this time Wayne Beck. The King's flat stick in this lot exhibits welcomed signs of use by the seven-time major winner with 62 wins on the PGA Tour and another 10 on the Champions Tour, and borderline abuse with Arnie's tinkering of this one. Notice that the hosel of the putter is aggressively hammered on both sides with distinct marks and worn after-market (likely once) black tape is found on the end of the worn brown leather grip. This lot offers Arnold Palmer's personal used c.1982 Wilson Tour Special I Forged Putter with obvious tinkering, sourced from his late caddy Wayne Beck. 35"
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