The Ryder Cup
Actual 18th Hole Flag from
Justin Leonard's 1998 PLAYERS Championship Win
The Justin Leonard Collection
In this auction, we are very pleased to offer some incredible pieces of golf
memorabilia from Justin Leonard's longtime caddie, Bob Riefke. When we first
spoke with Riefke, he shared with us a treasure trove of memorabilia obtained
during his many years "inside the ropes." Now, Riefke has decided that these
great items will be better appreciated by collectors across the world.
In addition to receiving a large paycheck at the end of a tournament win,
caddies famously remove and keep the pin flag from the 18th green. Representing
the highlights of their career, these tournament-used flags are treasured by
caddies. As you can imagine, these flags are also highly sought-after by
collectors. Presented here is the actual 18th hole flag from the 1998 PLAYERS
Championship, which was won by Justin Leonard. The flag contains not only a
large signature of Justin Leonard, but contains the inscription "Nice clubs at
17!" - a direct reference to the famed island green 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass.
This one-of-a-kind flag comes with a letter of authenticity from Justin
Leonard's longtime caddie, Bob Riefke.