Gary Player Hand Signed 2022 University of St Andrews Honorary Citizenship and Golf Graduation Ceremony Program
This lot features a commemorative program for the Honorary Citizenship and Golf Graduation Ceremonies held at the University of St Andrews on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. The event took place at the Younger Graduation Hall during the week of the 150th Open Championship. The front cover displays a photograph by Ben Goulter of the Swilcan Bridge and the Royal and Ancient Clubhouse on the Old Course. The University of St Andrews crest and the Royal Burgh of St Andrews coat of arms with the motto Dum Spiro Spero are also featured. The program is hand signed on the front cover in gold-toned metallic marker by professional golfer Gary Player. Below his name, Player has inscribed the numbers 59 68 74, which correspond to the years of his three Open Championship victories. The interior of the booklet contains a list of University Officers, including Chancellor Lord Campbell of Pittenweem and Principal Professor Dame Sally Mapstone, alongside Community Council Officers for the Royal Burgh of St Andrews. The back cover provides the university website and charity registration details. James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed these signatures and their auction letter of authenticity will come with this lot.
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