2020 April Memorabilia Auction Featuring Ken Venturi Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/12/2020
1953 Masters Tournament SERIES Badge #2476 with Original String
Despite previously offering daily tickets, this marks the first 1953 Masters SERIES ticket The Golf Auction has had to offer. Starting with the historical side of the evaluation for the tournament represented by this offered 1953 Series Masters Badge #2476 is necessary. The 1953 Masters ticket carries the highest value among Masters ticket collectors after the early years 1934-40 ducats. This valuation is due at least in part to Ben Hogan's great run in the 1953 Majors. That year he would become the first player to win three professional Majors in a year following his Masters victory with triumphs in the U.S. Open at Oakmont and the British Open at Carnoustie. Course worn, this admission voucher was there to witness the legendary swing of Hogan. Ben won his 2nd Masters title in 1953, finishing 5 shots ahead of Porky Oliver. This opportunity will likely serve as one of the only a few to add this historic ticket to your collection. The original string is still intact on this example that contains some creasing and discoloring, as well as some ink notations that were made at the tournament. With that said you still have yourself a significant moment in Ben Hogan's career and a Masters relic.
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