2020 December Memorabilia Auction ~ ~ Ends Dec 13th
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2020
Horton Smith's 1929 United North & South Open Championship at Pinehurst CC Best Qualifying Medal
The inaugural Masters Tournament Champion and first two-time winner (1934 and 1936) Horton Smith's 1929 United North & South Open Championship Winner's Best Qualifying Score 14k Medal. The reverse of this exquisite Pinehurst Country Club Pinehurst N.C. medal is inscribed in script engraving "United North and South Open Championship Best Qualifying Score March 26, '29. Horton Smith " The '14k precious metal mark lies is stamped on the edge of medal just to the right of the clasp. The World War II veteran was long-time head golf professional at the Detroit Golf Club in Michigan, as well as Oak Park in Illinois. Hall of Fame member Smith was also a popular choice for the American Ryder Cup team, representing his country in five straight tournaments starting in his rookie season of 1929. The conclusion of a spectacular first-year that saw him win 8 titles with 6 second place finishes in 23 events. As seen in the photographs, Smith's medal presents extremely well with a scratched 289 (winning score) on verso side only detraction from condition of original award. Pinehurst spared no expense during the production of the medal in detail of craftsmanship over the surface of 1 1/2" diameter medal.
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