Hale Irwin's 1991 Ryder Cup at Kiawah Team Europe Signed Official Victory Dinner Menu
The "War on the Shore" 1991 Ryder Cup matches saw the US take back the cup, 14 1/2 to 13 1/2. This piece's consignor Hale Irwin got to play hero as Steve Pate, after suffering a rib injury earlier in the week, was unable to compete and his singles match was halved by rule. Irwin was taking on the fiery German Bernhard Langer, who missed a 6 foot putt that would have won his match and retained the Ryder Cup for Europe. Instead Irwin held on an halved the match, claiming the Ryder Cup for the US for the first time since 1983. Here is an official Victory Dinner Menu signed by each of the European players including the late, great Seve Ballesteros. Each in uniform black ballpoint: captain Bernhard Gallacher, Ballesteros, Colin Montgomerie, Steven Richardson, Ian Woosnam, Sam Torrance, Bernhard Langer, Paul Broadhurst, David Feherty, David Gilford, José María Olazába, Nick Faldo and Mark James. James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed this signature and their auction letter of authenticity (ALOA) comes with this lot.
A signed letter of provenance from Hale Irwin will come with this lot.
The Hale Irwin Collection
One of only six three-time US Open champions in the USGA tournament's rich history, Hale won twenty times on the PGA Tour. The worthy 1992 World Golf Hall of Famer notched another forty-five PGA Champions Tour wins. Surprise to noone, the five-time United States Ryder Cup Team member lifted the trophy on each occasion, later showcasing his experience at the 1994 Presidents Cup as a playing captain. Irwin preceded his professional career with an NCAA individual golf championship in 1967 while also playing football at the University of Colorado, staying stateside for his undergraduate schooling.
Willie Anderson, Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Hale Irwin; These are the only men that have won the USGA's prized US Open Championship three or more times since its inception in 1895. The list six long is cut to two that have accomplished the feat in the last three decades. Hale's third USGA triumph would come in 1990, 11 years after his second and he would become the oldest US Open champion at 45 years and 15 days old. This would break Ryder Cup teammate Ray Floyd's mark set in 1986 by 15 months
Hale Irwin would soon find a new home away from home; a vacation spot in which he handled his business. Maybe it found him. Aloha! 'Hale' in the native language means 'house' or 'home.' Maui Island's Kapalua Resort would be added to Irwin's visor, shirt and bag after finding great success in the state of Hawaii and capturing what the natives call the 'Aloha Spirit.' It began with a 1981 Hawaiian Open win on the PGA Tour prior to going on a state golfing run that few will ever duplicate. "In his first 21 Champions Tour events in Hawaii, Irwin finished either first or second 11 times. In his career he has won nearly $2.5 million in 28 events and he’s a cumulative 226-under par in those tournaments with an average score of 69.15," the PGA Tour website marveled. A slice of Hale Irwin's magnificent golfing career is told in this auction through artifacts from his personal collection in which he has generously offered in this auction. The Golf Auction says ohoiho (enjoy)!
Our 2025 September Auction will end Sunday, September 28th at 10pm ET. Please utilize the categories column and search bar to help you navigate towards your preferred collectibles. All initial bids must be placed before 10pm ET Sunday in order to participate in extended bidding. Bid Now!
AUCTION CLOSING RULES:
1. Place your initial bids BEFORE 10pm ET Sunday September 28th in order to bid on the item(s) during extended bidding
2. During extended bidding, you may only bid on items you PREVIOUSLY placed a bid on.
3. Lots with only ONE or NO BIDS at the time of initial auction close will close at 10pm ET
Extended bidding starts at 10pm ET, and all lots will begin closing with their own separate 30-minute countdown clock. Each lot will get its own 30 minute clock, which will extend by 30 minutes any time that lot receives a bid during extended bidding. Please refresh your page. Thank you
Please Note: TGA will charge the Bidder/Buyer of the Item(s) a commission (Buyer’s Premium) of nineteen and one-half percent (19.5%) on the successful and final bid price of each of the Item(s) or lot(s) won. No discounts apply. No returns. TGA is not responsible for customs, duties, brokerage and/or similar charges on items shipped internationally. Placement of a bid in this auction constitutes acceptance of all of the terms and conditions in this auction. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.