Billy Casper's
1966 US Open Trophy
  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 7^th 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 1966 US Open Trophy

Offered here is Billy Casper’s actual Winner’s trophy from the 1966 US Open. Though most are more familiar with the look of the traveling permanent US Open trophy owned by the USGA, the trophies actually awarded to US Open Champions in years past are quite different. This is Billy Casper’s actual Winner’s trophy that he received in 1966 for winning the Open at the Olympic Club in San Francisco.

Though we know of one original US Open trophy selling in a private deal, we are unaware if any other original US Open trophy has ever been sold at public auction before today.

The trophy measures 12 ½” tall on wood plinth. It is engraved:

1966 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

OLYMPIC COUNTRY CLUB

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.

WINNER

BILLY CASPER

Letter of Authenticity from the Casper Family