The MacGregor copper-plated Frank Sinatra 1963 Invitational putter offered here is in unused condition - and that itself is a real rarity for what is an exceptionally rare club to begin with. It has long been reported that only a couple of dozen Sinatra putters have been accounted for, with many presumed lost or discarded.  Of those that remain, their condition is often distressed. Typically, the head is bag worn and dinged up, with the copper worn in places. But not this club. It has survived the past 62 years and remains in pristine condition. 

The 1963 Frank Sinatra Invitation Tournament was held at the Canyon Club in Palm Springs, California, in November 1963. These clubs were presented as souvenirs to the 150 golf pros and members of the showbiz elite who attended the five-day event. Each with a Sinatra caricature and Frank’s signature engraved on the head. Today they are highly prized.

The rare few that have been resold across the past 6 decades have sold for as much as $25,000. But like with coins and baseball cards, condition is of paramount importance and greatly affects value. Worn examples will simply not draw a high price.  Sinatra’s are copper coated, and the copper is thin and easily scratched and dented, plus it often wears off. The putter offered here, however, is in impeccable original condition.  The copper is clean and unblemished. The color is as natural as natural can be.  The ferrule, trim ring, shaft and leather wrap grip are all original.  The only negative that can be said about this club is the original hard plastic black grip cap has some minor cracking, but that is only noticeable if you stare at the end of the grip and look specifically to see it. 

This putter comes with a letter of authenticity from RH Sikes, a former tour pro with two PGA Tour victories to his credit. After his time on Tour, Sikes became deeply involved with the collectible golf club market and was one of the biggest dealers in the hobby.  He liked to handle only the best stuff and had clients in the US and abroad. 

In his letter of authenticity for this putter, which is dated 17 May, 2021, and signed by a notary public, Sikes states that he had this club in his collection for over 35 years.  That makes sense.  He kept the best of the best for himself. (Dealers love collecting, too!)  So the 35+ years he kept this club is a tacit admission that he never saw a nicer Frank Sinatra putter.  If he had, he would have kept it, instead. In my opinion, the only reason he sold this putter in 2021 was because of health issues (RH died in 2022). When it comes to the best of the best Macgregor Frank Sinatra putters, this example ranks about as high as you can get.

Letter of Authenticity from RH Sikes