Billy Casper’s
1979 Ryder Cup Captain's Patch
  BILLY CASPER COLLECTION

Billy Casper was one of the all-time greats. During his career, he won an astonishing 51 times on the PGA Tour, the 7^th most in history. That is more than Walter Hagen, Phil Mickelson, Gene Sarazen, Tom Watson, Lee Trevino and Gary Player. It is no wonder that despite those 51 victories, including 3 Majors, golf historians still consider Casper perhaps the most underrated golfer ever.

We can all agree that Billy Casper was a great golfer; but let’s be clear on one thing – he was an even better person. Though we don’t usually do this, let us share a little info on our business dealings with Billy before he passed away. Billy Casper first reached out to us in early 2014 about what to do with his collection. When we promised him a sizeable six figure cash advance, he told us to come visit him – and to bring our checkbook. We then flew out to Utah to meet with Billy, his wife Shirley, and several of his children. After agreeing to a plan for Casper’s collection, we pulled out that checkbook to write one of our largest checks ever…and Billy Casper told us to give the entire amount to charity.

Like we said, Billy Casper was a great golfer; but he was an even better person. Rest in peace, Billy.

Billy Casper's 1979 Ryder Cup Captain's Patch

Ryder Cup patches are very popular with collectors, though most that we encounter are modern replicas. But offered here is the rare chance to not only own an authentic Ryder Cup patch, but an extremely coveted "Captain" patch. This was Billy Casper's actual patch from the 1979 Ryder Cup - when he Captained the American Team to victory at the Greenbrier. The 1979 Ryder Cup was the very first time that players from continental Europe could compete.

Letter of Authenticity from the Casper Family