Horton Smith, Arnold Palmer, RU Sam Snead & Others Signed 1957 Masters Tournament Spectator Guide
Open this 1957 Masters Tournament Spectator Guide and on the page depicting Hole 8 Yellow Jasmine at Augusta National is the clean pencil signature of its first and third tournament champion Horton Smith! In Smith's first win the routing was flipped, with 8 being hole 17 where he sunk his winning 20-foot putt to eventually top Craig Wood by one. Just 23 years had elapsed since the innagural playing crowning Smith. Tucked in a family collection for nearly 70 years, this special specator guide used as an autograph vehicle long before they were collectible was toted around the hallowed grounds by a youg lady rubbing shoulders with golfs greats.
The ninth in this highly collectible Masters Spectator Guide series, in itself, which was first offered by the Augusta National in 1949. From Doug Ford's Masters win, this guide comes in good condition with the following signatures in addition to Smith: Arnold Palmer, Runner-Up Sam Snead, Billy Casper, Chick Harbert, Al Balding, Mike Souchak, and two others. The purpose of this publication was to enhance the enjoyment of patrons attending the Masters. Included in the work are historical facts and figures from the earlier events dating to 1934. Also a description of each hole, as well as unique viewer suggestions, written by Bob Jones. James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed these signatures and their auction letter of authenticity comes with this lot.
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