1973 Bob Hope Desert Classic Program - Palmer's Last Tour Win
'The King' Arnold Palmer's 62nd and final PGA Tour victory, no one knew it would be his last. The athlete's nemesis Father Time has brought down the mighty across the world of sport for as long as reporters have been reporting. One final tournament that fittingly was named after the great entertainer Bob Hope, the California desert in February 1973 Palmer would hoist the trophy one more time. Palmer won every year starting in 1955 - until 1972 came and went. The 1973 Bob Hope Desert Classic would get him back in the winner's circle for one last opportunity to give the thumbs up smile to his army as a PGA Tour champion. "I hope it's not as long before my next win," Palmer would tell the assembled media after edging fellow immortal Jack Nicklaus by two strokes. Palmer's bid for another win would fall short and the 5th most wins ever on the tour at 62 would stay for good. Here is a program from that tournament in good condition, with accompanying lot photos for a detailed condition report.
The Golf Auction is proud to present our 2023 November Golf Memorabilia Auction. Please utilize the categories column to help you navigate towards your preferred collectibles. Bids must be placed before 10pm ET, Sunday, November 26th in order to participate in extended bidding. Please note that all initial bids must be placed BEFORE 10pm ET
AUCTION CLOSING RULES:
1. Place your initial bids BEFORE 10pm ET Sunday November 26th in order to bid on the item(s) during extended bidding
2. During extended bidding, you may only bid on items you PREVIOUSLY placed a bid on.
3. Lots with only ONE or NO BIDS at the time of auction close will close at 10pm ET
Extended bidding starts at 10pm ET, and all lots will begin closing with their own 30-minute countdown clock. Clock will reset to 30 minutes with each bid, please refresh your page. Thank you
Please Note: TGA will charge the Bidder/Buyer of the Item(s) a commission (Buyer’s Premium) of nineteen and one-half percent (19.5%) on the successful and final bid price of each of the Item(s) or lot(s) won. No discounts apply. No returns. TGA is not responsible for customs, duties, brokerage and/or similar charges on items shipped internationally. Placement of a bid in this auction constitutes acceptance of all of the terms and conditions in this auction. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.