Billy Casper's
2010 PGA of America Distinguished Service Award
BILLY CASPER COLLECTION
Billy Casper was one of the all-time greats. During his career, he won an astonishing 51 times on the PGA Tour, the 7th
most in history. That is more than Walter Hagen, Phil Mickelson, Gene
Sarazen, Tom Watson, Lee Trevino and Gary Player. It is no wonder that
despite those 51 victories, including 3 Majors, golf historians still
consider Casper perhaps the most underrated golfer ever.
We
can all agree that Billy Casper was a great golfer; but let’s be clear
on one thing – he was an even better person. Though we don’t usually do
this, let us share a little info on our business dealings with Billy
before he passed away. Billy Casper first reached out to us in early
2014 about what to do with his collection. When we promised him a
sizable six figure cash advance, he told us to come visit him – and to
bring our checkbook. We then flew out to Utah to meet with Billy, his
wife Shirley, and several of his children. After agreeing to a plan for
Casper’s collection, we pulled out that checkbook to write one of our
largest checks ever…and Billy Casper told us to give the entire amount
to charity.
Like we said, Billy Casper was a great golfer; but he was an even better person. Rest in peace, Billy.
Billy Casper’s 2010 PGA of America Distinguished Service Award
One of the highest honors that the PGA of America awards each year is its Distinguished Service Award. Past recipients include George H.W. Bush, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gene Sarazen and Byron Nelson. In 2010, it was Billy Casper who received this lofty honor. Offered here is Billy Casper’s original PGA of American Distinguished Service Award. It measures 20" tall on a 9 1/2" x 9 1/2" base. Also comes with a signed Hardbound book celebrating the accomplishments of Billy's career as well as his philanthropic and charitable efforts with letters from presidents and past golf champions. Many pictures highlighting the events of the night.
Letter of Authenticity from the Casper Family