2016 January Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/31/2016
1934 US Open Qualifying Contestants Badge
The 1934 U.S. Open was the first contested by the United States Golf Association at Merion. Offered here is a qualifying badge from that 1934 Open and measures to a 1 1/4" diameter. 1934 was the first year that both Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson played in a U.S. Open. The big Spaniard came back from eight shots back to beat Gene Sarazen and claim the '34 Open title. For the 33-year-old it marked his second major championship victory after having triumphed in the 1932 PGA Championship at Keller Golf Club. Some staining is present on the front of the badge, please see photos
1 1/4" diameter
This badge belonged to Ralph Hutchison. Hutchison was the head pro at Saucon Valley for nearly forty years. Ralph was also the 18th green announcer for the Masters from 1947 till 1972. In 1954 he won the Philadelphia Open. Hutchison played in six US Open championships. He also made the quarterfinals in the PGA Championship, twice, when it was match play.
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