Original Letter from Dwight Eisenhower

to Ed Dudley at Augusta National

        
        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.

        This is great humorous golf letter from Dwight Eisenhower to Ed Dudley at Augusta National. Ike shows that he is not afraid to crack a joke, even on official White House letterhead. In this letter, Eisenhower sends the Augusta National Head Pro a "Pocket Pro" to help his game, with the joking request that all he asks in return is for "two additional strokes per side."

        This February 7, 1953 letter is in excellent condition and is personally signed "D.E." by President Eisenhower. This letter even comes with its original mailing envelope from the White House to Augusta National.