Augusta National Golf Club
Magnolia Lane Entrance Sign

Even after 10 years of auctions (can you believe it's been 10 years?!), every once in a while we hear about a piece of memorabilia that simply stops us in our tracks.

This is one such item.

Offered here is the actual front entrance sign to the most famous golf course in the world - Augusta National Golf Club.

This very sign hung at the entrance to Augusta's famed Magnolia Lane. Anyone who has visited Augusta, Georgia knows that this understated sign is essentially the only indication that the hallowed grounds of Augusta National lay just beyond the hustle and bustle of Washington Road.

This original Augusta National Golf Club entrance sign hung in front of Magnolia Lane circa 1960s to 70s. It  measures 30" wide x 36" tall.

It was discarded by Augusta National many decades ago, but was (thankfully) saved by an Augusta, Georgia resident. That original owner didn't understand its value to the collecting community until he briefly posted it on eBay in 2010. That auction sent collectors into a frenzy (and we would know, we immediately heard about it and had every intention of buying it), but the sign was quickly pulled from auction and quietly sold to a collector who made a substantial offer. Though we missed out on this historic sign six years ago, we are overwhelmed with the opportunity of finally offering it for public auction.

As can be seen in the photos below, this vintage sign is strikingly similar to the current version hanging outside of Augusta National. Both sides of this vintage sign contain a hand-painted outline of the United States, and vinyl lettering.

**UPDATE** Golf World did us a huge favor by locating a vintage photo of a nearly-identical sign hanging outside Augusta National. Significantly, the photo shows a sign featuring the exact same block "Augusta National" lettering (instead of the more common curved "A" logo), as well as the exact same different color green on the sign's border vs the circle around ANGC logo.

Golf World asks if this sign is "The Ultimate Piece of Masters Memorabilia?" and states "Now one of golf's most distinctive...items is up for sale."

A link to articles by: Golf World and Golf Digest.