Lot # 195: 1925 U.S. Open Champion Willie MacFarlane Signed Index Card

Category: Autographs

Starting Bid: $100.00

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Item was in Auction "Spring 2010 Auction",
which ran from 3/22/2010 1:00 PM to
4/11/2010 1:00 AM



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1925 U.S. Open Champion Willie Mcfarlane Signed Index Card

        The 1925 U.S. Open was won by Willie Macfarlane of Scotland in one of the most dramatic conclusions of all-time.  After 72 holes, the tournament was tied - both Macfarlane and the legendary Bobby Jones were deadlocked at 291.  Then, after an 18 hole playoff, the two men were tied again.  Yet another 18 hole playoff was needed to decide the 1925 U.S. Open Champion, when Willie Macfarlane defeated Bobby Jones by a single stroke. 

        Presented here is one of the few authentic autographs from the great 1925 U.S. Open Champion known to exist.  Macfarlane died almost 50 years ago, in 1961, which explains the extreme rarity of his signatures.  While any signature by Macfarlane would be significant, this exceptional signed and notated card is surely the finest Macfarlane signature in existence.