Augusta National Head Pro Bob Kletcke Personal Spalding Red/White Full Size Golf Bag
Bob, the longtime and former head golf professional at Augusta National, was exposed to numerous great players from Ben Hogan to Jack Nicklaus, corporate CEOs, and celebrities. He became a favorite teacher of frequent visitor and avid golfer President Dwight Eisenhower. “Teaching General Ike was a priceless experience,” Kletcke stated. “I looked forward to our sessions which were quite intense. He had a recurring slice that hampered his game, and he worked hard to get better. He was always appreciative of any help.” On one occasion, Kletcke continued, “he stopped by the golf shop in the pouring rain to thank me for a lesson. I was honored.” Other prominent students included Vice Presidents Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew, and Secretaries of State James Baker and George Schultz. Kletcke had kind words for Cliff Roberts, the legendary Augusta member who ran the club with an iron hand. “He was tough and demanding—a perfectionist—but he was fair. He was always nice to me and that’s something I can’t forget.” Unfortunately, Kletcke didn’t see much of the great Bobby Jones, one of golf’s all-time greats. “His health was declining when I first got there, so he didn’t come to the club very often. But when I did talk with him he was awe-inspiring. He was a true Southern gentleman.
Presented here is a game used Bob Kletcke golf bag. How many rounds at Augusta National did this bag see? A sweet vintage 1970’s Spalding red bag with all of the accoutrements. Don’t pass up this opportunity.
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