Gene Sarazen's 1971 Masters Tournament Competitor Bag Tag with Letter
This sought-after Masters Tournament Competitor bag tag from 1971 belonged to the tournament's second champion, striker of 'the Shot Heard Round the World.' The early green and red (flag) logo contains the four tournament dates of 1971, along with the Augusta National Golf Club Professionals Bob Kletcke and Dave Spencer along with of course "Gene Sarazen" in bold jet black font. Used by Sarazen 51 years ago for the tournament, this tag shows it with some welcomed soiling that is to be expected. Gene's double eagle in 1935 remains one of the most storied shots in tournament lore, honored with a bridge at Augusta National and his spot as longtime Honorary Starter alongside Snead and Nelson. This hangs on the end of a leather strap with a metal backing. This personal item with Masters content from the celebrated past champion with the moniker The Squire, Gene Sarazen, will demand interest from Masters collectors. A signed letter of provenance from Gene Sarazen's daughter on the Sarazen Foundation letterhead accompanies this lot.
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