Donald Ross Signed Original Hemmer Pinehurst Photo PSA #BB21200
Here is the high-grade crystal clear original full-body masterpiece from the lens of Pinehurst's official photographer and publicist John G. Hemmer, containing a seldom seen spectacular fountain pen signature from Donald Ross in the bottom right corner. Ross is smiling with his patented mustache and glasses with a cigar in one hand and club in the other. Known as the first U.S. architect to really design courses; Ross worked on over 500 in the United States. He came to Pinehurst in 1901 and was based there till his death in 1948. While there he designed and built Pinehurst Nos. 2, 3, and 4 courses. He also designed masterpieces Oakland Hills, Seminole, Inverness, Scioto and Oak Hill.
6 1/2 x 10 1/2"
Esteemed American photographer John G. Hemmer. (1892-1981), born in New York City went on to become the official photographer of the state of North Carolina and receive the Sprague Award from the National Press Photographers Association. His handwritten mark is found in the bottom right corner just below Ross' signature 'Hemmer Pinehurst N.C.' The handwritten notation on the surrounding photography matting reads "Donald Ross - Pinehurst, NC - Please return to Don Collett Hall Fame" (former PGA of America President while the World Golf Hall of Fame was in Pinehurst) - Hemmer Photo Shop." While the signature is legible, it is lighter in certain areas as shown in closeup photo #3. Those with an emphasis on Donald Ross design have just seen something they never imagined would be offered to them.
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