1933 Ryder Cup Match PGA 9k Gold Medal Awarded To Leo Diegel - Awarded By Prince of Wales

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1933 Ryder Cup Match PGA 9k Gold Medal Awarded To Leo Diegel - First Offered

In the matches of 1933 Britain had regained the Ryder Cup. It was now two matches each in the Ryder Cup series after four meetings! At that time period the Prince of Wales was extremely popular, now here was he at the Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club in his capacity as President of the Professional Golfers Association to present the Ryder Cup to the winning Great Britain squad.The Prince said, like all those present, he was glad that Britain had won. He paid tribute to the United States team and said that he was glad they had sent over such a fine side and then admitted that personally he was not sure whether he would rather be faced with a long putt in a difficult game than to have to make a speech. On accepting the Trophy, J.H. Taylor, the Non-playing Captain of the Great Britain team, said he was the proudest man in the British Commonwealth of people at that moment. He praised the Americans for their generous and sporting attitude to the game and complimented the spectators for their magnificent behavior during the two days of the Ryder Cup . In reply Walter Hagen, the U.S.A. Captain, thanked his Royal Highness for being at Southport & Ainsdale. Though the Ryder Cup would be staying in Britain they would not be downhearted. Mr Hagen closed by congratulating the Great Britain team on their excellent golf. The members of the two teams were presented each with a medal by the Prince of Wales, and after three hearty cheers, led by J.H. Taylor, had been given, the Prince returned to the Clubhouse and shortly after departed by car. Offered here for what is thought to be the first time ever is one of those medals presented that day from the Prince. It was awarded to Team USA's Leo Diegel who had just finished play in the '33 Ryder Cup, having played in all four of the first matches (1927,29,31,33) he held a 3-2 record over the events. The 9k gold medal appears in virtually the same condition as it was presented that day by the Prince. The face of the medal presents with the crest, of the day, for the British PGA. Only a part of presentation ribbon remains. Front side of the 1" medal states "Professional Golfers Association" with verso engraved "Ryder Cup Match" "1933" "L. Diegel" (With Gold Hallmark Below). This is an extremely fascinating piece of Ryder Cup awarded team memorabilia which advanced collectors recognize as among the rarest and most significant of items ever presented. Of note gold is trading at roughly $1,700 an ounce at date of auction. A letter of from PGA Historian Bob Denney will accompany this lot.

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