Gary Player's 2001 Masters Contestant's Pin

       Contestant's pins from Major Championships are obviously extremely rare, as only one is made for each tournament participant and few tour pros ever part with them.  Two primary factors help determine the value of such contestant's pins - the winner of the tournament and the player who used the pin, if known.  In this auction, we are proud to present some of the most incredible contestant pins ever offered for sale to the public - including pins from all 4 major championships which make up the "Tiger Slam." 

        Presented here is one of the most spectacular contestant's pins ever offered to the public - Gary Player's personal contestant pin from Tiger Woods' victory at the 2001 Masters Tournament.  At the 2001 Masters, Tiger Woods completed the most impressive run of Major Championship victories since Bobby Jones in 1930.  Any contestant's pin from this tournament would be an impressive find, as only 95 players competed in this event.  But presented here is one of the best that anyone could ever hope to obtain - the contestant badge from contestant number 28 - Gary Player.  Even more remarkable is the fact that Gary Player memorabilia rarely ever makes it into collector's hands.  Gary Player is well-known for keeping and collecting his own personal memorabilia.  Nonetheless, here is his personal credentials from that important Masters Tournament.