Lot # 7: Walter Hagen's 1935 PGA Championship Qualifying Medal

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Starting Bid: $500.00

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Item was in Auction "2011 Masters Auction",
which ran from 3/22/2011 12:00 PM to
4/10/2011 11:13 AM



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Walter Hagen 1935 PGA Championship Qualifying Medal

        In his career, Walter Hagen won 11 Major Championships, including just his U.S. Open, British Open and PGA Championship victories. If you were to add his 5 Western Open wins (then considered a major), Walter Hagen won an amazing 16 Major Championships in his career. Hagen brought flash and flair that was in stark contract to Bobby Jones' class and style - and the fans loved him for it. Hagen single-handedly raised the profile of professional golfers and set the stage for the professional tour that we know today.

        Presented here is Walter Hagen's actual diamond inlaid 1935 PGA Championship Qualifying Medal. This medal is in exceptional condition and comes in its original case.