1930 Terrible Twenty Tournaments Winner A.G. Maurer Catalina Island Sterling Silver Trophy
The story behind this elegant 'Terrible Twenty Tournaments' 6 1/2-inch-tall sterling tulip lipped vase trophy begins in 1926, according to an article that appeared in the 'LA times' in 2009. It celebrated 1000 months of playing the tournament that started as a friendly "game between Flintridge Country Club member Eric Lange and some of his friends...."someone arose and after a few enthusiastic remarks, made a motion that we become a permanent organization and play regular monthly tournaments." It most recently consisted of 36 men from 11 Southern California Clubs. The "Terrible" part of this tournament name stems from the supposed response that the group of twenty original golfers to how they were doing "Terrible." The engraving in addition to winner and the aforementioned name includes the place, date and winner of tournament being 'Catalina Island' and 'July 16, 1930' and 'A.G. Mauer.' An early piece of memorabilia from a Southern California tournament that according to a 2009 newspaper article is still being played. 'WP418 Sterling' is stamped on the bottom.
3 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 6 1/2"
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