Lot # 26: 1931 Augusta National Construction Aerial Photo [Wendell Miller Collection]

Starting Bid: $500.00

Bids: 17 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed

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Item was in Auction "2025 Masters Auction",
which ran from 4/2/2025 5:00 PM to
4/13/2025 9:00 PM



This is a scarce original circa 1931 photograph of Augusta National Golf Club during the course's construction. We were shocked to even know that this photograph exists, as aerial photography of golf course construction was no small task in 1931. Even better, if you look at the bottom right, you can see golfers playing the course! This is perhaps during what we now call "Preview Play" of a new golf course when construction is not complete but early play and feedback is needed. 

This photograph is from the personal collection of Wendell P. Miller, who was the Chief Engineer and Construction Manager for the construction Augusta National's golf course. Accompanying this photograph is a letter of provenance from Wendell P. Miller's son, Wendell S. Miller. 

8x10. PSA Type 1 original photograph. 

Letter of Authenticity and Provenance from Wendell Miller's Family