The Ryder Cup
Original Wire Photo
Belonging to Bobby Jones Showing Him Being Presented His Painting By Eisenhower
In March 1953, then-President Dwight Eisenhower famously presented Bobby Jones
with a he personally painted of Jones. This was an emotional and significant
moment for Bobby Jones, who admired the President dearly. The significance of
this event in Jones' life is further demonstrated here. This exact framed photo
was owned by Bobby Jones, and was recently procured by Green Jacket Auctions
from a Jones family member. The original wire photo depicts Jones reading
Eisenhower's inscription of the back of the famous painting. A truly amazing
photograph that was owned by Bobby Jones himself!