Collection of 14 Masters Tournament Series Badges 1968-1983
This collection consists of 14 vintage series admission badges issued for the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. The group spans the years 1968 through 1983, including 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, and 1983. Please note that badges for the years 1972 and 1975 are not included in this lot. Each badge is constructed of molded plastic and features its original metal safety pin for attachment to clothing.
Please see accompanying photos for a better understanding of condition of each of the badges in this lot.
The badges display various color combinations, original retail prices, and serial numbers. Each badge face includes the tournament title, series designation, specific April dates, and a graphic of the Augusta National logo. Earlier examples utilize a horizontal orientation, while badges from 1980 forward use a vertical format. Facsimile signatures of tournament officials are present on many examples.
The specific breakdown of badges is as follows: 1968 (Green, Serial 11281, Price 20 USD, Bobby Jones signature, Winner: Bob Goalby); 1969 (Yellow, Serial 26441, Price 20 USD, Bobby Jones signature, Winner: George Archer); 1970 (Tan, Serial 14797, Price 20 USD, Bobby Jones signature, Winner: Billy Casper); 1971 (Orange, Serial 27522, Price 25 USD, Bobby Jones signature, Winner: Charles Coody); 1973 (Blue/Yellow, Serial 28006, Price 25 USD, Clifford Roberts signature, Winner: Tommy Aaron); 1974 (Green/White, Serial 29173, Price 30 USD, Clifford Roberts signature, Winner: Gary Player); 1976 (Blue/Red, Serial 29576, Price 35 USD, Clifford Roberts signature, Winner: Raymond Floyd); 1977 (Orange/White, Serial 29196, Price 35 USD, Winner: Tom Watson); 1978 (Green/White, Serial 29766, Price 40 USD, Winner: Gary Player); 1979 (Blue/White, Serial 15903, Price 45 USD, Winner: Fuzzy Zoeller); 1980 (Green/Yellow vertical, Serial 25922, Price 48 USD, Winner: Seve Ballesteros); 1981 (Red/White vertical, Serial 570, Price 50 USD, Winner: Tom Watson); 1982 (Green/White vertical, Serial 05168, Price 60 USD, Winner: Craig Stadler); 1983 (Blue/White vertical, Serial 05295, Price 60 USD, Winner: Seve Ballesteros).
The reverse side of each badge contains printed tournament regulations, information on patron etiquette, and messages from Robert Tyre Jones, Jr.
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