Original Photo of 1920 British Open Champ George Duncan and Abe Mitchell

The Perry Maxwell Collection

            Green Jacket Auctions is proud to have the opportunity to auction a spectacular collection of original, vintage photographs from famed golf course architect Perry Maxwell.  Perry Maxwell designed courses from 1913 to 1951, and designed or re-designed such historic courses as Prairie Dunes, Crystal Downs, Augusta National, Cypress Point, Pine Valley, Merion, Colonial, Southern Hills and The National Golf Links.  Maxwell is probably best known for his partnership with Alister Mackenzie, which lasted for over 10 years and resulted in the creation of Crystal Downs and the University of Michigan golf course, among others. 

            These original photographs were recently discovered in Maxwell's old home, and had been perfectly preserved in the same alphabetized file that Maxwell himself stored them in before his death over 50 years ago.  Each photograph depicts a golf course that Maxwell had a hand in designing or re-designing.  For instance, his personal collection includes spectacular photographs of Augusta National Golf Club, where he re-designed 11 holes in 1937 and 1938, and Pine Valley, where he re-designed 3 holes in 1933.

            Presented here is an original photograph of 1920 British Open Champion George Duncan and Abe Mitchell.  Abe Mitchell may be known as the greatest golfer of his day to never win a major, but his legacy is still ongoing, as his figure is what adorns the top of the famed Ryder Cup trophy.  The photo was taken by Edwin Levick, who was one of the most famous photographers in the United States during the early 1900's.  This photograph was likely taken in the early 1920's, and measures approximately 8" x 10".