Lot # 168: 1898 Scorecard from First International Golf Match Between Canada & United States

Category: Antique Golf

Starting Bid: $200.00

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Item was in Auction "Spring 2016 Auction",
which ran from 3/23/2016 5:00 PM to
4/9/2016 8:00 PM



1898 Scorecard from First International Golf Match
Between Canada & United States

What a find! This is an original scorecard from the 1898 First International Golf Match between the United States and Canada. This scorecard has the names of United States team members printed on the inside, and includes CB Macdonald. The names of the Canadian Team are heandwritten on the scorecard, and includes eventual 1904 Olympic Gold medalist George Lyon. This tournament was held on October 1, 1898 at The Toronto Golf Club. The scorecard measures 7" x 4 7/8" when open. It is unknown if any other original scorecards from this event exist.