Historic 1898 Strathmont Championship Cup Photograph

from 1st U.S. Golf Club Championship 

HOWARD SCHICKLER COLLECTION OF VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHS

        Large-scale vintage photograph of the Strathmont Championship Cup from the first U.S. Golf Club Championship at Elmira Country Club in Elmira, NY, 1898. Mounted on board. Titled on board on recto in ink above image, "Strathmont Championship Cup." Inscribed in ink below image: "Presented to Elmira Country Club by Hon. and Mrs. Sloat Fassett, 1898. Club Championship Match Play." Photograph: 13 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches. Mount: 21 3/8 x 16 3/4 inches.

        The Strathmont Championship in Elmira NY is believed to the be the oldest continuously played golf club championship in the U.S. The original course was built by Elmira businessman and politician J. Sloat Fassett, who was introduced to the game during a visit to Scotland in the 1890s.

Condition: Overall in very good condition. Photograph has a few minor scratches on the surface. Board has 1 1/2 inch tear on top right edge, bumped right corner and worn edges. Small rectangular label or plaque has been removed from bottom center below the inscription.

        The offered photograph is being consigned by the Howard Schickler Collection of Vintage Golf Photographs.

        Letter of Authenticity from Golf Photography Expert Howard Schickler, Mastersworks Golf.

     Letter of Authenticity from Green Jacket Auctions (GJA).