2013 Summer Golf Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/21/2013
At first glance this lot appears to be a loaded, visually pleasing,well signed British Open Champions flag; however, upon closer review is so much more. The provenance provided raises the collectability of this gem way beyond that of the normal champs flag, and makes this an extremely valuable item. This flag's signatures were obtained in 2000 at a British Open Champions reunion dinner by Hall of Fame caddy, and noted golf collector Greg Rita. In fact, Rita in his long PGA caddies career would be "on the bag" for two of the Brit Champs who have autographed this flag- Mark O'Meara and John Daly (Rita actually was on the bag for Daly's 1995 win at St. Andrews). This information on the
"penning" of the offered flag is spelled out in a detailed letter of provenance from noted golf hobbyist, Mark Emerson. The work of Emerson in the assembling of one of the finest golf collections in the world, and his knowledge as one of the leading golf autograph authenticators lends an automatic stamp, of the highest approval, on this treasured keepsake from the games oldest championship.
British Open Champions signatures found on the 2000 British Open flag include: Peter Thomson, Sam Snead, Seve Ballesteros, John Daly, Gary Player, Bill Rogers, Bob Charles, Tom Lehman, Tom Weiskopf, Lee Trevino, Justin Leonard, Mark Calcavecchia, Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, Tony Jacklin, Roberto De Vicenzo, Tom Watson Sandy Lyle, Ian Baker Finch, Nick Price, Mark O'Meara and Paul Lawrie. As an added assurance to the validity of the signatures on this desirable champion flag James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed the item and provides their full letter of authenticity.
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