Lot # 7: Actual Tee Marker From The Old Course at St. Andrews

Category: Antique Golf

Starting Bid: $500.00

Bids: 22 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed

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This lot is closed. Bidding is not allowed.

Item was in Auction "Summer 2011 Auction",
which ran from 7/21/2011 1:00 PM to
8/7/2011 10:00 PM



The Ryder Cup

 

Actual Old Course at St. Andrews

Bronze Tee Marker

        We are frequently contacted by collectors looking something - anything - relating to the Old Course at St. Andrews. Unfortunately, when it comes to the Home of Golf, virtually no interesting pieces of memorabilia exist. While Augusta has its badges and jackets and scorecards and the like, the Old Course at St. Andrews offers virtually nothing to collectors. In fact, a search of our archives reveals not a single piece of Old Course memorabilia not directly related to the Open Championship.          

        Offered here is a truly rare opportunity to obtain an actual piece of the Old Course at St. Andrews. For the first time in the course's multi-century history, the St. Andrews Links Trust installed yardage markers on the Old Course in the 1980's. When the course was finally lengthened in 2005, those yardage markers had to be replaced. Jack Nicklaus wanted the 18th hole marker, and our consignor (a very well known television personality) obtained many of the remaining bronze markers. After much begging and pleading, he has finally agreed to allow us to sell one - and only one. Therefore, for the first, and likely only, time we are pleased to offer this original piece of the Old Course at St. Andrews.

        This original 6th hole tee marker comes with a letter of authenticity from the St. Andrews Links Trust. It has been spectacularly framed and will surely be the highlight of almost any golf collection.