President Richard Nixon Circa 1958 MacGregor TP Tourney PT2 Irons #OS527OU Pat. 179819
United States of America's 37th President, Richard Nixon, served from 1969 until 1974 as President and 1953 to 1961 as Vice President. The five Richard Nixon MacGregor TP Tourney PT2 stamped irons in this lot date to Nixon's Vice President office occupancy under President Dwight D Eisenhower. These copper faced 4, 5, 8, 9, and 11 irons have been refinished to achieve maximum aesthetic appeal. The significant personal identifier 'RICHARD NIXON' is stamped in each of the muscle back irons below the left side of the diamond shaped bump out. Like other presidents that enjoyed the occasional round (playing with their Secret Service men not far away), Nixon was no professional. He was, however, a passionate golfer - legend has it that Nixon broke 80 on one occasion and had a three hole course built at his house in San Clemente, California. President Richard Nixon would pass away in 1994, leaving a polarizing legacy.
For value reference purposes, in our 2022 September Auction a single Richard Nixon personal golf achieved a price of $810. While these are not directly from The White House, this set was sourced out of the Northeast region of the United States and is a top auction entry from a golf club collection that conservatively numbering in the hundreds. This executive level acquisition of a group of five Richard Nixon clubs should command well warranted attention from those with an interest in US Presidential golf.
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