2018 Summer Golf Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/12/2018
1899 USGA Women's Amateur Championship at Philadelphia CC Badge - Rare
The USGA Women's Amateur started in 1895 and in 1899, the 5th annual installment saw Ruth Underhill claim the title 2 & 1 over Margaret Fox at the Philadelphia Country Club. Offered here is a rarely seen ticket to that tournament that has managed to withstand the test of time. It comes in good condition with wear to the front and a diagonal crease. The original string is attached and the ticket reads as follows:
Front:
Women's National Golf Championship
Philadelphia Country Club
Oct 10 to 14, 1899
Back:
Issued to Mr. Henry M. Steel(?)
Introducing Miss Edith Steel
Not good unless filled in by a member.
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