Rare Francis Ouimet Autograph

        Long before Bobby Jones became a household name in the United States, a previously-unknown amateur sent shockwaves through the world and established golf's place in America for good. The 1913 U.S. Open was supposed to be a clash between two titans of golf - the legendary Harry Vardon and Ted Ray. For one week, however, a 20-year old American matched them pace for pace. At the end of 4 rounds, the unknown American boy (and his 10 year old caddie) was tied with two of the biggest names in golf. With the entire country seemingly holding its breath, Ouimet played the round of his life in the 18 hole playoff and dominated Vardon and Ray to claim U.S. Open victory. With his victory, Ouimet became the first amateur to ever win the U.S. Open, the youngest U.S. Open winner, as well as numerous other records. But his feat was more important and more lasting than those records - it is widely considered the birth of modern golf.

        Presented here is an elusive autograph of Francis Ouimet. This is an authentic signature of one of the most iconic figures in golf history. Ouimet passed away in 1967, and the rarity of his autographs is without question.

        Please check out the rest of our auction for an incredible (and painstakingly assembled) collection of autographs of the rest of the stars of the 1913 U.S. Open - Harry Vardon, Ted Ray and, yes, even Francis Ouimet's famous 10 year-old caddie Eddie Lowery.