2015 November Exclusive Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/22/2015
1966 and 1968 Masters Spectator Guides - Nicklaus and Goalby Winners
The Masters in the early 1960's belonged to Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus with this dynamic duo of golf alternating a hold on the Championship each other year (Palmer 1962,64 and Nicklaus 1963,65). Offered in this lot is a 4" x 6" near mint codition 1966 Masters Spectators Guide from the year Jack broke that cycle. The '66 Masters marked back-to-back years that Nicklaus captured the Championship. It was the first time in tournament history there was a repeat winner.
Bob Goalby birdied the 13th and 14th and eagled the 15th to record a final round of 66. At first it appeared that he and Roberto DeVicenzo would play in a playoff, but DeVicenzo returned an incorrect scorecard showing a 4 on the 17th instead of a birdie 3. Tommy Aaron incorrectly marked the 4 and DeVicenzo failed to catch the mistake and signed the scorecard. PGA of America rules stated that the higher written score signed by a golfer on his card must stand. As such, the error gave Goalby the championship. Good condition for this 47 year old spec guide
Augusta National started the tradition of publishing a Spectator guide for Patrons to review and to help assist them in finding the best spots to watch the Tournament. These guides from the 60's are highly collectible as attendance was much lower, then in the 70's to the present. They are also packed with historical information from past Masters and a review on the players in the field.
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1966 and 1968 Masters Spectator Guides - Nicklaus and Goalby Winners
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