Bobby Jones Signed 1960 Augusta National Invitation to Past USGA President Isaac Grainger
"On behalf of our Admissions Committee, I am pleased to extend to you an invitation to become member of the Augusta National Golf Club. The initiation charge is $2,500 plus tax and the annual dues are $500 plus tax. It should be stated that, while membership carries with it, under a trust arrangement, an interest in the Club's assets, this interest ceases upon resignation or death. Therefore, from a practical standpoint the $2,500 commitment should be regarded as an initiation charge. The Club operates strictly as a private organization during the winter season only...from around the first of November until the middle of May.
We would appreciate your letting us have your decision as soon as possible. However, should you desire additional information, please let me know.
On behalf of the member who requested this invitation and on my own account, I hope we may have the opportunity of welcoming you into our Club.
Sincerely, Bobby Robert T. Jones Jr.
President."
Only months after Arnold Palmer's second Masters Tournament, eventual Vice Chairman of the Augusta National Golf Club Rules Committee Isaac "Ike" Grainger was sent this ballpoint pen signed letter from the desk of Bobby Jones as a prospective club member. James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed this signature and their auction letter of authenticity comes with this lot.
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