1954 U.S. Amateur Contestant's Money Clip (Arnold Palmer)

        Money clips have long been given out to the contestants of amateur and professional golf tournaments, and they have been highly sought-after by golf collectors for many years. The market is flooded with replica money clips from golf tournaments, but this auction presents the rare opportunity to obtain some amazing, authentic money clips.

        This is the first time that we have had the opportunity to see, let alone auction, this spectacular money clip.  This clip was given out to contestant's of the 1954 U.S. Amateur.  The clip was manufactured by Bastian Bros. of Rochester, NY, the same company that produced the early Masters badges. That itself would make this money clip desirable for collectors, but the kid who won the tournament makes it a great deal more special.  That kid hailed from Latrobe, Pennsylvania and his name is Arnold Palmer.  Presented here is a rare item from Arnold Palmer's 1954 U.S. Amateur victory.  Very few pieces of memorabilia exist from that tournament, and this is certainly one of the finest ever offered.