Lot # 46: Scarce Jimmy Demaret 1950's Tournament-Used Golf Bag

Category: Masters Tournament

Starting Bid: $100.00

Bids: 21 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed

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Item was in Auction "Spring 2013 Auction",
which ran from 4/11/2013 3:00 PM to
4/28/2013 5:51 AM



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Jimmy Demaret 1950's Tournament-Used Golf Bag

        Offered here is an actual Tournament-Used golf bag of 3-time Masters Champion Jimmy Demaret. Based on Demaret's sponsorship with Concord on the bag, we know that this bag would have been used by Demaret sometime in the early to mid 1950's (Demaret signed a deal with The Concord in June 1952). Simply put, obtaining a true vintage used golf bag from a Masters Champion is virtually unheard of. While sponsor-logo'd golf bags are commonplace today, that was not the case many decades ago. This may be the earliest such bag that we've ever seen offered for sale. This bag is exceptional, and still contains its original thick wood namplate/bag tag with "J. Demaret" painted on. That tag is located next to an original checked baggage ticket from Eastern Airlines from when Demaret would travel with this bag. Like all 60 year old leather products, this bag does have some condition issues. It could certainly be restored, but we wanted to leave it in its original condition. Regardless, it still displays beautifully.