Original 1923 Dornick Hills Exhibition Photo - Sarazen / Hutchinson

The Perry Maxwell Collection

            Green Jacket Auctions is proud to have the opportunity to auction a spectacular collection of original, vintage photographs from famed golf course architect Perry Maxwell.  Perry Maxwell designed courses from 1913 to 1951, and designed or re-designed such historic courses as Prairie Dunes, Crystal Downs, Augusta National, Cypress Point, Pine Valley, Merion, Colonial, Southern Hills and The National Golf Links.  Maxwell is probably best known for his partnership with Alister Mackenzie, which lasted for over 10 years and resulted in the creation of Crystal Downs and the University of Michigan golf course, among others. 

            These original photographs were recently discovered in Maxwell's old home, and had been perfectly preserved in the same alphabetized file that Maxwell himself stored them in before his death over 50 years ago.  Each photograph depicts a golf course that Maxwell had a hand in designing or re-designing.  For instance, his personal collection includes spectacular photographs of Augusta National Golf Club, where he re-designed 11 holes in 1937 and 1938, and Pine Valley, where he re-designed 3 holes in 1933.

            Presented in this lot are two incredible photographs of a 21 year old Gene Sarazen and Jock Hutchinson.  These original photos are from a 1923 Exhibition that was held at Dornick Hills shortly after the course was completed.  Dornick Hills was Perry Maxwell's first design, and his pride and joy; in fact, Maxwell is buried on a hill next to the 7th fairway.  The first photograph depicts, from left to right, Gene Sarazen, local pro and Oklahoma Amateur Champion Walter Critchlow, Jock Hutchinson and Hamp Veal.  Perry Maxwell can also been seen in the photo.  The second photo shows the two stars of the exhibition - Gene Sarazen and Jock Hutchinson.  Both photos measure approximately 8" x 10".