Ed Dudley's

1949 Ryder Cup Player Pin

         In this auction, we have the extreme privilege of offering the personal collection of the late Ed Dudley. In addition to being a 15 time winner on the PGA Tour, Dudley is probably best known for being the 1st Head Pro at Augusta National. Not only was he Head Pro at Augusta, Dudley also competed in every Masters Tournament from 1934 to 1950. Dudley was also the golf coach for Dwight Eisenhower, Bing Crosby and Bob Hope.

        Presented here is an original "Player Pin" from the 1949 Ryder Cup Matches. Though Dudley participated in 3 Ryder Cups as a golfer (1929, 33 & 37), he likely received this "Player Pin" due to his position as President of the PGA of America - a position he help from 1942 to 1948.