Tom Watson & Major Champs Signed 1975 OPEN at Carnoustie Tournament Flown Flag
Historians say that it was the 1975 Open Championship at Carnoustie that started Tom Watson's love affair with Scotland. An exceptional piece of history is offered in this lot. With welcomed signs of usage is the tournament course flown flag from Hole #8 of Carnoustie - Tom Watson's very first major victory, an 18 hole playoff to claim the 1975 Open Championship. Not only did this flag fly on the Carnoustie links over 40 years ago, but it also bears Watson's signature along with seven other major champions. Alongside a large example of Tom Watson's patient penmanship on the frontside of this flag is that from legends: Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Payne Stewart, Tony Jacklin, Tom Kite, and Nick Faldo. In Watson's illustrious career, his eight major championships included five Open Championships, two Masters titles, and one US Open title. In all, Watson ranks 6th on the list of total major championship victories, behind only Hogan, Nicklaus, Player, Woods, and Walter Hagen. This flag, as previously mentioned, exhibits expected signs of usage including small spots of discoloring on the right side of the flag and more of it from handling around the plastic tube insert on the left side. James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed the signature and their auction letter of authenticity will come with this lot.
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