2015 November Exclusive Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/22/2015
Frank Stranahan Signed 1958 Los Angeles Open Tournament Program
After turning professional at 32 years old in 1954, Frank Stranahan would win two PGA tour events giving him six career Tour wins. His final triumph on the PGA Tour came at the 1958 Los Angeles Open contested at Rancho Park. A first round 67 by his old amateur adversary Smiley Quick which left him one stroke off the lead may have been all the added incentive Frank needed. The turning point of the '58 LA Open would come on the 9th hole of Sunday's final round as Stranahan hit his second shot close to the fence which lined the fairway and he was considering asking for a ruling which would allow him to drop away from the fence. He decided to hit the ball as it lay. This shot stopped one foot from the pin, tapping it in for his birdie, he went on to finish with a 67 for the second straight day on the weekend. His score of 9 under par a total of 275 put Stranahan again at the champion's award ceremony. The Toldedo Strongman has signed this 1958 LA Open Program nicely. Held at Rancho Municipal Golf Course, lot also includes pairing sheets (see photos). James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed this item, and their letter of authenticity will come with this lot
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