1934 Bobby Jones & Walter Hagen

Drive of the First Tee

at First Masters Tournament Photo

As you've no doubt seen by now, this Winter Golf Auction by Green Jacket Auctions represents one of the greatest sales of golf photographs in history. From Old Tom Morris & the origins of professional golf to Bobby Jones & the founding of Augusta National, many of the offered photographs are among the finest such examples in the hobby.

        For you Masters collectors, here is the drive that started it all! Many of you can likely recount dozens of tales from early Masters Tournaments, but have you ever seen a photo of Bobby Jones actually playing in the first Masters? Well here is Bobby Jones kicking off the inaugural Masters Tournament in 1934, with Walter Hagen admiring Bobby's drive and waiting for his turn. Why this image isn't one of the most famous images in all of golf is lost on us, as it's arguably the most historically significant golf image of the 20th century.

        This is the only example we have ever had the pleasure to offer.

        This original 7"x9" photograph appears near mint but it has a tiny crease at the top border and some extremely mild crazing. Reverse has a full paper caption and stamps from Acme and NEA.