2022 July Golf Memorabilia Auction - Closing Date 07/17/2022
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/17/2022
1947 Masters Tournament Friday Ticket Jimmy Demaret Winner #549
This lot presents a very desired scalloped edge low number 549 ticket from the 1947 Masters, complete with its original string in place. Patrons witnessed the charismatic Texan Jimmy Demaret win his second of three Masters Tournaments by two strokes over challengers Byron Nelson and Frank Stranahan. Adding to Demaret's prestige, he was the first golfer to score four sub-par rounds in the same Masters tournament including the second round Friday in which this ticket gained admission for a patron named Mollie Burdell who's name is penciled on it.
Boasting sharp edges throughout and dark black print, what was once a $3.00 ticket is now exponentially higher in value. The collecting of the ever challenging Masters tickets from the 1930's and 40's is red hot, with a premium placed on this badge. This ticket number 549 from only the 11th Masters tournament presents in good condition, with a slight crease at the top. Noted for accuracy purposes only, as it has been preserved in good condition with that aforementioned blemish and pencil markings. Finding Masters tickets which are full and with their original string, like this '47 Friday, is far from an easy task.
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