2018 November Golf Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/18/2018
1948 US Open at Riviera Country Club Thursday Ticket #0698 - Hogan First of Record Four Wins!
The 1948 US Open was played at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades in California. This tournament marked the first of a record tying four titles US Open titles for Ben Hogan. In this tournament, Hogan gave a tremendous performance and beat the previous course record by five strokes. His record would remain intact for 19 years. Due to his great success throughout the years, the course is nicknamed "Hogans Alley". Displayed in this lot is a 1948 US Open Thursday ticket. The ticket is has sustained some blemishes over its 70 years. It is missing a string and has multiple creases present. Overall, all corners are intact and is in a presentable condition. The first title in his country's championship was always recounted by Hogan as one of the finest moments of his career.
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